Pin back your ears as six tale-tellers from Australian orchestras share some rippers from the dim and distant past.

The Beaux Arts Trio pianist talks about getting a second chance, trios, surviving open-heart surgery and ditto Alma Mahler. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The 92-year-old pianist talks Fauré, Ravel, Nazi Germany and feeling the hand of God. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The founder of skincare company Jurlique, who gave Adelaide the UKARIA Cultural Centre, describes the cosmic power of Bach.

They’re hell to practise, but given a touch of magic by a genius composer, scales can take us on a beautiful journey.

As the season of goodwill approaches, here are a few clever ideas for the arts lovers in your lives. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The Victorians changed the festive season as we know it, but Dickens changed the way Victorians themselves saw Christmas.

Rachel Cole got some tips on niche, risk and making good art – from the horse’s mouth itself. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Composers Matt Rankin and Vanessa Nimmo are harvesting old technology to create new sounds. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Artist Director Rafael Bonachela discusses body image and the endless challenge of choreographing the nude. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Beneath the sunny façade, David McAllister discovers a tale of broken dreams. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

It’s not over yet for the legendary singer, who is lapping up his final world tour, and excited at embarking on his first cruise.