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
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November 1, 2017
Ashkenazy and Shostakovich: Parallel Lives
Vladimir Ashkenazy speaks about a lifetime travelling cheek by jowl with the music of the great Russian composer. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 31, 2017
Lex Marinos: Jobbing Actor
In a new Platform Paper, the actor discusses the survival skills that have helped him sustain a 50-year career. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 31, 2017
Why Joseph Nolan looks forward to mining King Solomon
Ahead of its WA premiere, the organist reckons Handel’s oratorio offers more than just The Queen of Sheba’s ubiquitous arrival. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 31, 2017
Gordon Kerry’s icewoman cometh
In his new opera of The Snow Queen, the composer draws on the storytelling power of myth and adds a dash of panto. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 30, 2017
Music and the art of Michael Leunig
Ahead of his concerts with Katie Noonan and the SSO, the cartoonist-poet explains the musicality and lyricism that drives his art.
October 30, 2017
Matt Withers’ competition doubles down in 2018
With a larger purse and a record deal, the guitarist explains how his composition prize is going from strength to strength.
October 27, 2017
Dame Nellie Melba’s last hurrah
The diva famously took an age to quit the stage, but one concert can lay as much claim as any to being her final farewell. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 27, 2017
The Australian Doctors Orchestra: 100 doctors in the house
An audience member taken ill is a concert promoter’s nightmare, but one orchestra would take such an emergency in its stride. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 25, 2017
Elena Kats-Chernin: Wild Swan
Partying in a dorm in the Soviet Union meant singing chorales. So how will the much-loved composer celebrate her ‘second 30th’?
October 24, 2017
Muriel’s Wedding: you’re terribly musical, Muriel!
Muriel's headed for the Sydney stage. The creative team explains why turning the film into a musical was a “no-brainer”.
October 24, 2017
Perth musicians to explore what a difference a day makes
Chris van Tuinen and Gladys Chua will escape from a prison into the open air in four uniquely site specific concerts. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 23, 2017