The Argo Shakespeare: speaking of the Bard
The collection is a window onto a past in which great actors strut and fret their hour. But is it for today?
January 27, 2017
The Gabriels: Richard Nelson’s three-play trump card
A remarkable theatre marathon following a New York family during the US election is coming to the Perth Festival. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 26, 2017
Elena Kats-Chernin song launches Joan of Arc book
The composer’s seven-year-old promise, with some vocal help from Anna Dowsley, helps author Susie Bennetts. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 25, 2017
Ermonela Jaho: “People need emotion, not fakeness”
The Albanian soprano who’s been compared to Callas talks about Violetta, the evils of false-marketing and why Zazà made her cry. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 24, 2017
“Disney Legend” and Broadway star Lea Salonga comes to Oz
The Filipina singer, whose credits include Miss Saigon and two Disney princesses, performs in concert in Australia. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 23, 2017
How Pekka Kuusisto plans to lead the ACO from hell to heaven
The Finnish musician may not intend to commit murder but he certainly hopes for redemption. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 23, 2017
Sydney gets ready to submerge itself in Szymanowski
Tony Legge and Taryn Fiebig explain the delights in store for audiences prepared give in to a bit of erotic mysticism. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 20, 2017
“If you’re bullshitting it shows,” says Nigel Kennedy
On the eve of his Australian tour, the controversial violinist talks about his greatest musical influences and standing up Yehudi.
January 17, 2017
F. S. Kelly: Unsung Australian hero
Newly recovered and recorded, the composer whose life was cut short at the Somme is assuming his rightful place.
January 16, 2017
So how do you play an instrument without touching it?
German virtuoso thereminist Carolina Eyck made her debut with the Berlin Philharmonic at the age of 15 and never looked back. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 13, 2017
Dominic Cooke: “We had to do six battles and four coronations!”
The director of the BBC’s epic Hollow Crown on Shakespeare, Judi Dench, Hugh Bonneville and Benedict Cumberbatch. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 12, 2017
Morton Feldman: “God is boring already”
The composer was interviewed by Françoise Esselier 45 years ago, here are his thoughts on Boulez, Cage and Stockhausen. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 11, 2017
Guy Noble’s Soapbox: A complimentary business
Properly given, and equally well-received, a kind word can change a day from cloudy with scattered showers to full sun.
January 10, 2017