Music’s peerless scene painter, Claude Debussy often relied on his own imagination rather than first-hand experience, reflects Gerald Larner. Yet his ability to conjure up images and moods was little less than miraculous.
Discomfort or empathy? A new exhibition at Brisbane's GOMA hopes to generate a curious affection.
Two decades after Murray Bail’s novel, Damian Barbeler has a work that harnesses the beauty and variety of Eucalyptus trees.
Ahead of her intimate recital, Gu speaks about performing in a salon, forging connections with the audience, and bringing the music of the East to western audiences.
The Tasmanian-born pianist is celebrated with a generous 10-disc box set.
The Australian soprano spoke to Limelight ahead of her performance with the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs.
The set and costume designer for this year's Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour talks weatherproofing costumes, reanimating opera's workhorse, and giving Puccini's heroines their due.
Is it surprising that so many men got away with so much for so long? Because after all, they still pretty much run the show.
Pianist Hannah Shin auditioned for the International Piano-e-Competition in Alaska, without ever leaving Melbourne.
Raised on a turkey farm, the actor recently performed in Dominic Cooke’s highly-praised Follies at London’s National Theatre. He explains his truly eclectic tastes in music.
Australian states are now starting to embrace the National Music Teacher Mentoring Program, as results from a national survey and study confirm how much is to be gained.
Hugo Weaving stars in Brecht’s anti-fascist play for Sydney Theatre Company, but don’t expect a Hitler moustache.
Written as his marriage and his health collapsed, Mahler’s unfinished Tenth Symphony arises from the depths of despair.
