Turangalîla-Symphonie: Messiaen’s labour of love
Messiaen biographer Peter Hill explains the personal pain behind the pivotal work in the French composer’s career.
June 16, 2017
Review: Steampunk Mozart (Perth Symphony Orchestra)
Clever programming and world class playing in the Midland Railway Workshops.
June 15, 2017
Maria Grenfell’s swooping melodies make spirals
Taking inspiration from Strauss and New Orleans “slave songs”, Grenfell has written a new work for clarinet and bassoon. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 14, 2017
Charles Dutoit on his love affair with Sydney
Ahead of his Pelléas with the SSO, the maestro talks French music and modern opera – just don’t mention the R-word! Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 14, 2017
Arseny Tarasevich-Nikolaev signs with Decca and Universal
The runner-up at the 2016 Sydney International Piano Competition has signed an exciting new partnership deal. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 13, 2017
Review: Andrew Byrne at 50. The Othersiders (Astra Concerts)
Byrne resurrects the doomed tale of a charismatic leader and his New Australia.
June 13, 2017
Debussy’s Pelléas et Mélisande in Australia
Ahead of the SSO’s Pelléas with Dutoit, Vincent Plush traces the work’s history and reception in this country. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 8, 2017
Sarah-Grace Williams wins WSU leadership award
The AD and conductor of The Metropolitan Orchestra has been honoured for her contributions to music and the community. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 7, 2017
QSO honoured as a Queensland Great
The orchestra is one of 12 institutions to have been recognised for its contribution to the history and development of the state. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 6, 2017
Patrick Burns wins Hephzibah Tintner Conducting Fellowship
The 33-year-old wins $50,000 and mentorship at The Australian Ballet, Opera Australia and the Sydney Symphony. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 1, 2017
François-Xavier Roth on the unique colours of period Ravel
The French conductor, whose Daphnis is our Recording of the Month, explains how symphonic music serves the dance. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 31, 2017
Rissmann to take ASO out of this world
Ahead of the ASO Festival of Learning & Participation, the UK composer explains the importance of engaging with children. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 29, 2017
SSO urges Fairfax Media not to cut arts coverage
Rory Jeffes has called on Greg Hywood to recognise the importance of critical arts journalism. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 28, 2017