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
Aussie ex-pats bring operatic sympathy to Charlottesville
Miriam Gordon-Stewart and Rachelle Durkin hope Virginia might enjoy a slice of Rameau with a little hip hop on the side. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 21, 2017
Kasper Holten on finally directing the first opera he ever saw
The Danish director talks to Limelight about staging Carmen on the lake-stage at Bregenz ahead of its cinema transmission. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 20, 2017
Joby Talbot talks Miracles and Wonderland
The British composer has a choral work at Melbourne Festival, while the Australian Ballet is dancing to his music in Alice.
October 20, 2017
Bernadette Harvey: what is the future of classical piano music?
The pianist will explore this question and more through the premieres of four new works in a setting of Lisztian opulence. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 19, 2017
Did you hear about the cellist with a taste for spiders?
Prolific composer and Baroque star Anton Fils had a surprising appetite for arachnids.
October 18, 2017
Anne LeBaron heads to the Totally Huge New Music Festival
The cutting-edge US artist will discuss composing in a post-truth world and perform her work inspired by a military “blood chit”. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 16, 2017
Lu Siqing on contemporary classical music in China
Ahead of his appearance with the Chinese National Symphony Orchestra, the violinist talks music, audiences, and beauty.
October 16, 2017