The end of the Piers show
As Piers Lane prepares to pass the baton at this year’s AFCM, we look at the life and career of a great Australian pianist.
July 14, 2017
Graeme Murphy looks back over a life filled with eclectic music
As a child, the choreographer sat under the keyboard while his mother played – he just wishes he’d learned to play piano. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 13, 2017
Étienne Dupuis on why Massenet is the French Verdi
Ahead of OA’s Thaïs, the French-Canadian baritone shares his early dream of being a singer in the style of Elton John. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 12, 2017
Bell Shakespeare rings in a new version of Merchant
Director Anne-Louise Sarks has reshaped Shakespeare’s dark comedy, The Merchant of Venice, for today’s audience. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 12, 2017
Have orchestral concerts become too timid?
More adventurous concert programmes are needed to sustain the interest of audiences and musicians, writes Graham Strahle. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 11, 2017
Young and free: Simone Young on the joy of freelancing
The self-confessed workaholic talks about her career, her Parsifal nightmares, and why she will only stay in a hotel with a pool.
July 11, 2017
Britten’s Saint Nicolas made Brett Weymark a believer
For the conductor, singing the title role in Benjamin Britten’s cantata at the age of 19 was a life-changing experience. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 10, 2017
It’s 20 questions time for Brendan Joyce
Camerata’s Artistic Director shares his favourite places in the world and why he’d like to be a dance in another life. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 10, 2017
Alina Ibragimova: We musicians deal with compassion
In turbulent times, says the violinist touring Australia, compassion becomes the stock in trade of composers and musicians. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 10, 2017
Elena Kats-Chernin on making it up as you go along
The composer will combine her twin passions for music and art, only this time entirely without the aid of manuscript paper. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 6, 2017
Disapol Savetsila on scribbling Australian Graffiti
Limelight grills the playwright about his first play, which is about to have its world premiere at Sydney Theatre Company. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 6, 2017
Blood will have blood thanks to Science Gallery Melbourne
Innovative science, ethical dilemmas and “Blood Type Tinder” – Blood: Attract & Repel explores the multiple facets of blood. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 6, 2017
What’s turning young people off classical music concerts?
Millennials are typically under-represented at classical music concerts, new research from the UK sheds some light on why. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 5, 2017