Four years after filling in last-minute for Jaap van Zweden, the American conductor tells us about an early career that’s seen her gravitate from playing under Bernard Haitink to taking over his dressing room.
The Chinese pianist tells us about his special relationship with the music of Chopin, and how he gears up for a performance, ahead of concerts in Melbourne and Sydney.
Ahead of conducting his Hamlet concert suite at ANAM, the composer talks about the ‘spin-offs’ from his opera and turning his attention to other projects.
Rafael Bonachela and Dale Barltrop discuss the Australian String Quartet's collaboration with Sydney Dance Company on a Bryce Dessner score.
Soon to take on the Don for Opera Queensland, the bass-baritone discusses his first encounter with the opera, its crucial moments and why he’d compare the title role to tofu.
Australian composer Jim Coyle tells us about the indefatigable Cornish preacher, who is the inspiration for his energetic new work for The Metropolitan Orchestra, Dancing with Billy Bray.
The Dublin-based Australian flute player and new music specialist tells us about the joys of curiosity and collaboration.
Ahead of directing the Australian premiere of Rossini’s Otello, the legendary director waxes lyrical about the qualities of this overlooked masterwork.
A new musical looks into the life of game show host Adriana Xenides.
The classical crossover group on leaving Simon Cowell, their Timeless tour, singing Adele's Hello in Spanish, and how not to burn out.
The warnings about not getting plenty of shut-eye are enough to keep you awake at night, so how do touring musicians do it?
Few living composers have provoked more extreme reactions from their listeners than Harrison Birtwistle. Bayan Northcott reveals how the now octogenarian composer found a voice to be reckoned with.
Decca’s Birgit box and another rare opera from Sony’s vault.
