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Classical Music, Opera
features

It’s 20 questions time for Marcelo Puente

Ahead of his Opera Australia debut as Don José, the Argentine tenor talks favourite sopranos, fantasy dinner guests, and guilty pleasures.

February 6, 2018
Classical Music
features

Jordi Savall on searching for the viola da gamba

The early music pioneer has revived treasures from the world’s four corners. We learn about an early passion for Elvis and some wise words of Mark Twain.

February 5, 2018
Classical Music, Opera
features

Introducing Apollo Opera Collective

A new opera company run by young artists will have its first ever performance this month. We speak with tenor Spencer Darby about AOC's inception and Handel's Ariodante.

February 5, 2018
Classical Music, Opera
features

Barrie Nose Best

Shostakovich was 20 when he began writing The Nose. Barrie Kosky was around the same age when he fell in love with it.

February 5, 2018
Classical Music, Orchestral
features

Valerie, Lady Solti

As Decca releases Sir Georg Solti's complete Chicago Symphony recordings, the conductor’s widow talks about his musical philosophies, and why she'd never partner him at bridge.

February 1, 2018
Classical Music
features

Belle Chen: sound and smell are very powerful triggers

The London-based Australian pianist has teamed up with perfumer Nadjib Achaibou to take listeners on a sensory journey.

January 30, 2018
Classical Music
features

Marathon musicians nominate Bach’s best of the best

Kathryn Selby, Zoe Knighton, Timo-Veikko Valve and more share their favourite bits of Bach ahead of the 3MBS Bach Marathon.

January 29, 2018
Classical Music, Opera
features

Anthony Negus on his lifelong relationship with Wagner

Ahead of Melbourne Opera's Tristan, the conductor talks about Bayreuth, finding that extra dimension in Wagner, and the importance of empathy in the rehearsal room.

January 25, 2018
Opera
features

Sir John Tomlinson on work, Wagner and giving it some welly

The veteran British bass has some advice for young basses and reveals the secrets of Reginald Goodall and his hidden room.

January 25, 2018
Classical Music
features

Elena Kats-Chernin on food for musical thought at the Night Market

The composer talks about the pleasures of produce and the importance of Fair Trade ahead of her performance at the Night Market.

January 24, 2018
Supported by Canberra International Music Festival

Moya Henderson on the Dombrovskis Quartet

CIMF Artistic Director Roland Peelman speaks to the former-nun-turned-composer about her upcoming string quartet.

January 24, 2018
Classical Music
features

Guy Noble’s Soapbox: Parry versus Perry

Can a bunch of modern Aussie schoolkids bring pop concert energy to The Last Night of the Proms? You bet they can!

January 24, 2018
Classical Music, Orchestral
features

Missy Mazzoli makes waves

With her new double bass concerto premiering in Australia, Missy Mazzoli is one of the most successful women composers around. She also has big plans to get more girls writing music.

January 23, 2018

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