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
Did you hear about Cherubini’s mad pursuit of Berlioz?
Confusion over door etiquette caused a meeting of greats to descend into farce.
August 18, 2017
Richard Meale’s Voss, thirty years on
The operatic version of Patrick White’s novel is legendary. How long have we to wait before someone takes up the cause? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 17, 2017
Slava Grigoryan: Bach Cello Suites are life changing experiences
Ahead of his performances in Guitarra, the Australian guitarist chats about his most recent recording projects. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 17, 2017
Vaughan Williams’ portraits of Tudor life, saggy tits and all
Brett Weymark enjoys exploring the ripe choral masterpiece that the Countess of Albermarle pronounced "disgusting".
August 17, 2017
Natasha Vlassenko and Oleg Stepanov on piano competitions
The artistic directors of the Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition talk about the competition they founded in 1999. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 17, 2017
Oh, so loverly to work with the first Eliza
Christopher Gattelli could have danced all night when Julie Andrews approached him. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 15, 2017