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Alan Cumming on sappy songs and social media

The self-styled Scottish elf trapped in a middle-aged man’s body describes the horror of living in Trump’s America. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

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Hitting the high notes with the Australian Chamber Orchestra

Following the success of The Reef, Richard Tognetti talks about the ACO’s new “cinematic and musical odyssey”, Mountain.

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June 2, 2017
Classical Music, Film, Jazz, Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Theatre
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Hilary Bell explains how seven into one might just be a goer

Along with Claire Edwardes and seven canny composers, the playwright explains how she created a musical Everywoman.

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François-Xavier Roth on the unique colours of period Ravel

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Arts leaders salute the Joan Sutherland Theatre

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May 31, 2017
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Malcolm Martineau traces 100 years in the life of Mignon

For over a century composers have been drawn to Goethe’s Wilhelm Meister and the enigmatic songs of the waif-like Mignon. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

May 30, 2017
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Q&A with Japanese pianist Ayako Uehara

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Samuel Sakker on creating the title role in Sardanapalo

Between productions at London’s Royal Opera House, the Aussie tenor has found time to sing a newly recovered opera by Liszt. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

May 29, 2017
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Mark Vincent on holding out for a hero

Smitten with the great Mario Lanza from the age of ten, the tenor has waited until now to record his tribute. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

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Rissmann to take ASO out of this world

Ahead of the ASO Festival of Learning & Participation, the UK composer explains the importance of engaging with children. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

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New life for Only Heaven Knows at the Hayes

Blazey Best, Lisa Campbell and Hayden Tee tell us why the 1988 Australian musical still has much to say today. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

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