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
Andrew Ford’s The Memory of Music: Extract
The composer and broadcaster reflects on Australian music in 1983 and his relationship with Peter Sculthorpe. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 4, 2017
Guy Noble’s Soapbox: Music – a thinking person’s guide
Like sex, music never goes smoothly if you concentrate too hard. Over-think it and it sets like a badly poached egg.
July 4, 2017
Eight Questions for AWO Chamber 8’s Tahlia Petrosian
Ahead of AWO Chamber 8’s Australian tour, the violist explains how unfamiliar contexts can bring well-known chamber works to new life. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 4, 2017
The Wolf and Peter flips Prokofiev’s classic tale
Ireland’s CoisCéim Dance Theatre is in Australia with a playful, contemporary reimagining of Peter and the Wolf. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 2, 2017
PLEXUS’s Sydney debut: Stravinsky to Sally Whitwell
The ensemble’s pianist Stefan Cassomenos talks developing Australian culture and the challenges facing young composers. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 29, 2017