Guy Noble’s Soapbox: dinner for eight?
A fantasy musical dinner party chez Noble? Try an eclectic guest list, a good bottle of red and a serve of tarragon chicken.
October 8, 2017
Darkness and light in Paul Stanhope’s Lux Aeterna
The composer’s new album with Sydney Chamber Choir spans Arabic poetry and Old Testament verses to contemporary texts. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 8, 2017
No End of Blame: Sporting with the political cartoon
Howard Barker’s trenchant yet playful 1981 political drama follows a dissident artist across six decades. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 6, 2017
Remembering Thorold Waters, founder of the Herald Sun Aria
Researching a biography of her mother, opera singer Josie Kean, awoke memories of a remarkable Australian musical figure.
October 6, 2017
Iain Grandage on curating the Port Fairy Spring Music Festival
Setting aside the composer’s pen, the festival’s AD explains how curation allows him to “dream on a bigger canvas”. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 5, 2017
A concert in praise of James McAuley
MD Daniel Brace explains why St Peter’s Catholic Church, Toorak is paying tribute to the Australian hymn writer and poet. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 5, 2017
The House of Dior: Celebrating 70 ultra-fashionable years
The NGV’s exhibition features over 140 garments along with more than 50 accessories, sketches and photographs. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 5, 2017
Jacqui Dark’s brilliant Black Rider diary
The ever-fabulous mezzo gives us a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at Black Rider for Victorian Opera and Malthouse.
October 5, 2017
Masaaki Suzuki on tackling Bach’s secular cantatas
The Japanese maestro talks about his latest Bach cantatas disc, Limelight's Recording of the Month in October.
October 4, 2017
Anna Netrebko: a diva in demand
We caught up with the star soprano backstage in Paris and discovered why she doesn’t want to do “stupid intellectual stuff”. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 3, 2017
New Classical Guitar Festival for Sydney
Classical guitarists headed for Sydney in November tell us about their favourite pieces of music for the instrument. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 3, 2017
Michael Collins on why conducting isn’t rocket science
The clarinettist talks about conducting, Mozart and how a health scare made him take time out to reflect on what's important.
October 3, 2017
Gondwana and Vienna Boys’ Choir: When Worlds Collide
What happens when one of the oldest European boys’ choirs mixes it with an Aussie choir with a 65,000-year-old culture? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 2, 2017