Ruth Slenczynska: Her life in music
A child prodigy in the 1920s and a Decca artist in the 1950s and 60s, 97-year-old American pianist Ruth Slenczynska has now been re-signed by the label.
February 21, 2022
Newsworthy: March 2022
A round-up of our recent news reports.
February 21, 2022
Comings and Goings: March 2022
The latest arts appointments and departures.
February 21, 2022
On the Record: What’s new on disc in March 2022
An eclectic month kicks off in Hollywood style with John Williams in Berlin, delivers a trio of early music gems, and ends with a ‘très jolie’ romp from the Opéra Comique.
February 21, 2022
The highlands are alive with the sound of music
Myee Clohessy discusses this year’s ambitious Bowral Autumn Music Festival.
February 21, 2022
Guy Noble’s Soapbox: Safe and sound?
Forced into box-ticking to be allowed to work (safely) at the Sydney Opera House, Guy Noble suddenly had an egotistical thought . . .
February 21, 2022
Playing Up: The Oud with Joseph Tawadros
Joseph Tawadros recalls how he got hooked on the oud, and how the instrument – and the teaching of it – is evolving as it becomes more accepted into orchestras around the world.
February 21, 2022
Sacred Cow: It’s time to rethink music education
Has the time come for us to take a serious look at the way we teach music to children?
February 21, 2022
Eddie Perfect: A Perfect return to the stage
After a gruelling few years writing songs for Broadway musicals, Eddie Perfect is happy to be back on the boards in 9 to 5 the Musical, and has plenty to say about critics.
February 21, 2022
Cutting Edge: Slow Art
Have COVID delays led to a more in-depth exploration of original ideas by contemporary music makers?
February 21, 2022
Five Questions for Joseph Twist
The Australian composer discusses his new oratorio Watershed: The Death of Dr Duncan, which premieres at the Adelaide Festival.
February 21, 2022
On Stage: the events you need to see in March 2022
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
February 21, 2022
Urgent action required to save NSW venues
John Wardle from the Live Music Office laments the recent closures of three high-profile venues in NSW, and looks at how we can make nightlife vibrant after COVID.
February 18, 2022