Dame Emma Kirkby on taking a road less travelled
It was amateur choirs not the conservatory that launched the career of this pioneering English soprano and early music specialist.
November 8, 2017
The Australian Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty on stage and page
A gorgeous picture book by David McAllister and Gabriela Tylesova, based on their production, is dancing into stores. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 7, 2017
Slava Grigoryan’s Bach for more with Cello Suites Volume II
With his new album on the shelves, the guitarist talks about the peace and purity of Bach – despite some noisy frogs. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 6, 2017
Canberra Youth Orchestra celebrates its 50th birthday
Ahead of its final concert for the year, conductor Leonard Weiss talks about where the orchestra has been and where it’s going. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 6, 2017
Horn Fellow Alice Yang on the road with the SSO in China
An encounter with a three-year-old in front of Beijing’s famous ‘Egg’ gave the Tianjin-born musician pause. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 6, 2017
Danielle de Niese: a high-octane soprano comes home
The Aussie star won Young Talent Time at age eight. We caught up with the soprano ahead of her debut in The Merry Widow. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 5, 2017
Ingmar Bergman classic hits the stage in Brisbane
A real-life husband and wife turn savage in Joanna Murray-Smith’s adaptation of Scenes from a Marriage. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 3, 2017
A director’s triple crown for Melbourne Opera
Suzanne Chaundy talks about staging Donizetti’s Tudor Queens ahead of the final instalment, Roberto Devereux.
November 2, 2017
Percy Grainger’s private pics on display
A photographic exhibition in Melbourne explores the public and private life of the iconic Australian composer.
November 2, 2017
Tasmin Little on working out for Karol Szymanowski
The British violinist talks about her new Szymanowski and Karłowicz album, Limelight’s Recording of the Month. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 1, 2017
Composer of the month: Khachaturian
From humble beginnings in Armenia, and with little formal training, Aram Khachaturian went on to become one of the Soviet Union’s top composers – but success came at a price, says Daniel Jaffé.
November 1, 2017
Alexander Gavrylyuk in recital
The virtuoso pianist received rave reviews for his Proms debut in August. Now he has recital concerts in Australia. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 1, 2017
Carolyn Watson on the state of play for women conductors
As she prepares for Dallas Opera's Institute for Women Conductors, the Aussie maestro discusses gender equality on the podium.
November 1, 2017