Will Power: William Barton’s enormous impact on Australian music
Forging his own unique sound, didgeridoo virtuoso and composer William Barton has introduced a refreshing new voice to Australian classical music.
Forging his own unique sound, didgeridoo virtuoso and composer William Barton has introduced a refreshing new voice to Australian classical music.
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As Opera Australia searches for a new Artistic Director, Peter Tregear argues that it’s time for the company to find a fresh artistic vision predicated on the belief that opera has something important to offer the public.
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Jack Liebeck explains how his life fell into place when a violin was put into his hands at age eight, and how he has programmed the Australian Festival of Chamber Music, where he is the new Artistic Director.
It’s time for ageing audiences to put their demands for old-fashioned opera out to pasture.
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This month’s concert highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.
The piano leads the field with front runners Mitsuko Uchida and Leif Ove Andsnes, but first an auspicious start to a brand new Mahler cycle.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
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Leading Australian pianist Stephanie McCallum explains why she fell for the pianos from the workshop of French instrument maker Sébastien Érard.
A horn player for the Seattle Symphony, Jenna Breen tells us about joining the Australian World Orchestra for the first time and becoming a pilot.