Composer of the Month: Maurice Ravel
Was Ravel’s music affected by external events and, eventually, mental illness? Absolutely not, says Gerald Larner.
Was Ravel’s music affected by external events and, eventually, mental illness? Absolutely not, says Gerald Larner.
Toscanini venerated it, Tchaikovsky threatened to burn it. Semyon Bychkov delves into the mysteries of Manfred.
The Australian-born, Europe-based baritone on YouTubing dead divas, the operas he could do without, and wardrobe mix-ups.
The pianist – whose new Beethoven disc is out today – talks about the musicians who influenced his own music-making. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
The Hungarian conductor on why Mahler’s Third is the perfect symphony and why he will never conduct the Eighth. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Tristan Clarke and Joe Buono have taken the Internet by storm with their melodica arrangements of classical hits. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Camerata, the Lyrebird trio, Andrew Goodwin and Louise King are just some of the artists coming to the festival this year. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
The Australian pianist talks whiskey, cheese toasties, and why he’d like to be stuck on a desert island with Alfred Brendel. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
We asked seven of our leading maestros which underrated composer they would like to be conducting, given half a chance. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Pinchgut Opera’s AD has just cut his first solo disc. The in-demand harpsichordist talks about the joys of Handel and musical theatre.
The soprano talks about her upcoming show DIVA, a funny and warm tribute to Joan Sutherland and June Bronhill. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Flying into Sydney and Brisbane, the new music specialist talks Kate Moore, feminism and why she won't do a Pistol and Boo.
Michael Keegan-Dolan’s haunting Swan Lake set in the bleak Irish Midlands has a short season at the Opera House. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in