Manfred: the re-making of a masterpiece
Toscanini venerated it, Tchaikovsky threatened to burn it. Semyon Bychkov delves into the mysteries of Manfred.
August 29, 2017
It’s 20 questions time for David Greco
The Australian-born, Europe-based baritone on YouTubing dead divas, the operas he could do without, and wardrobe mix-ups.
August 25, 2017
Evgeny Kissin on Beethoven and inspiring pianists
The pianist – whose new Beethoven disc is out today – talks about the musicians who influenced his own music-making. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 25, 2017
Iván Fischer: Mahler’s beauty always hurts
The Hungarian conductor on why Mahler’s Third is the perfect symphony and why he will never conduct the Eighth. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 24, 2017
The Melodica Men: the melodica can play pretty much anything
Tristan Clarke and Joe Buono have taken the Internet by storm with their melodica arrangements of classical hits. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 23, 2017
Anna McMichael on Tyalgum Music Festival 2017
Camerata, the Lyrebird trio, Andrew Goodwin and Louise King are just some of the artists coming to the festival this year. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 23, 2017
It’s 20 questions time for Jacob Abela
The Australian pianist talks whiskey, cheese toasties, and why he'd like to be stuck on a desert island with Alfred Brendel.
August 23, 2017
Discover the music that time forgot
We asked seven of our leading maestros which underrated composer they would like to be conducting, given half a chance. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 22, 2017
Erin Helyard: Voracious listener and Enlightenment dude
Pinchgut Opera’s AD has just cut his first solo disc. The in-demand harpsichordist talks about the joys of Handel and musical theatre.
August 21, 2017
Amelia Farrugia on celebrating Australia’s divas
The soprano talks about her upcoming show DIVA, a funny and warm tribute to Joan Sutherland and June Bronhill. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 21, 2017
Cellist Ashley Bathgate’s superhero consortium
Flying into Sydney and Brisbane, the new music specialist talks Kate Moore, feminism and why she won't do a Pistol and Boo.
August 20, 2017
Irish Swan Lake/Loch na hEala wings its way to Sydney
Michael Keegan-Dolan’s haunting Swan Lake set in the bleak Irish Midlands has a short season at the Opera House. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 19, 2017
The tick-tock principle in music
Why when a clock goes tick-tick do we hear tick-tock? An investigation into a trick of the mind throws up some surprising results.
August 18, 2017