Playing Up: The Organ
When he sang with his primary school choir at Sydney Town Hall the organ awoke something in David Drury. He has now played organs around the world – and the differences are mind-blowing.
When he sang with his primary school choir at Sydney Town Hall the organ awoke something in David Drury. He has now played organs around the world – and the differences are mind-blowing.
Cultural and sporting institutions find themselves on the same team.
Francesca Dego dances with “the Devil’s” favourite violin.
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Jansson J. Antmann, Steve Dow, Deborah Jones and Ian Whitney analyse this year’s offerings in theatres and concert halls.
The Australian pianist tells us about fusing classical and pop music, her love of house music, and how being grounded in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic inspired a new album of piano essentials.
Are story ballets naff? asks Jill Brown
Affectionately known as ‘Frosty the Showman’, the impresario, who is currently co-producing Pippin, explains why classic musicals feature large in his life and work.
Highlights coming up in online streaming as well as on ABC Classic and the independent radio stations ArtSound, Fine Music Sydney, 3MBS, 4MBS and 5MBS.
Sexual freedom and the subconscious in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Find out what's on stage – and streaming online – in January & February from Limelight editors Jo Litson, Angus McPherson and Clive Paget.
Natalie Aroyan and Diego Torre will reunite as Verdi lovers when Ernani has its first Sydney Opera House outing.
David Hallberg talks to Deborah Jones about his plans for The Australian Ballet, about holding the audience’s hand when presenting unfamiliar choreography, and about keeping the spark in classical ballet alive.