Australian violinist Emily Sun felt daunted at the idea of recording her debut solo album of French repertoire, but it turned out to be such an amazing, intimate experience she felt sad when it was finished.
The Principal Double Bass at Queensland Symphony Orchestra started playing the instrument after an arm wrestle at primary school, though she really wanted to play the harp. She now feels strongest and happiest with a double bass in her hands.
Early music wins the laurels this month, from Jordi Savall’s medieval fiddle to David Skinner’s William Byrd and a trifecta of Handelian delights.
Peter Tregear discusses the rise of identity politics and argues that if we wish to defend our orchestral culture, we cannot avoid questions of musical value.
Brahms' German Requiem performed by the Canberra Choral Society and National Capital Orchestra was a real blessing during these trying times.
The breadth of the finalists for this year's Art Music Awards are a testament to the strength and resilience of Australia’s artists, despite the past year of cancellations and uncertainty due to COVID-19.
Walton’s orchestral wizardry rescued from obscurity.
The Australian Festival of Chamber Music, the OA Sydney winter season, and the Bangalow Music Festival are among the numerous cancellations as COVID restrictions remain in place in NSW and Victoria.
An iconic work meets a fascinating, wayward cousin.
Applications for the 2022 Prelude Residency program are now open to composers of any genre at any stage of their career.
Everything old is new again as Schiff’s period instrument Brahms proves a revelation.
The stimulus package will provide much-needed support for performing arts organisations who have lost income as a result of Sydney's current COVID lockdown.
It was a bolstering experience to see the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra so match-fit under the baton of Lawrence Renes, despite recent turbulence due to COVID.
