Matthias Schack-Arnott’s Anicca spins you right round, baby
The Melbourne-based percussionist has teamed up with engineer Richard Allen to create a new revolving instrument.
October 31, 2016
Meet young classical pianists Lucas and Arthur Jussen
The Dutch brothers are royal favourites and have collaborated with Sir Neville Marriner. Now they’re coming to Australia. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 30, 2016
SpringFest 2016: A chance to tango through the tulips?
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra Fellows will provide the music for this headily-scented hardy perennial. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 30, 2016
Rising Star: Bright, young countertenor Nicholas Tolputt
Before heading for pastures new, the singer talks coping with anxiety, paying the rent and people he’d love to work with. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 27, 2016
Pumeza Matshikiza: “I actually saw people burning to death”
Growing up in apartheid South Africa had its share of trauma for the lyric soprano who dreamed of a career on the opera stage. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 27, 2016
Sydney Opera House is “a big, brutal work” says director
David Freeman discusses The Eighth Wonder, aka Sydney Opera House, The Opera, ahead of its opening tonight. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 27, 2016
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Armfield and Healy’s first Adelaide Festival scores a palpable hit
The Schaubühne’s Richard III and a Floating Palais headline an “every one’s a winner” festival. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 27, 2016
Christian-Pierre La Marca on staying fresh and the sportive life
In the lead up to the group's Musica Viva tour, Trio Dali’s cellist talks about life on and off the road.
October 26, 2016
Musical Marginalia: It’s more than just musical notes
What’s in a word? Interpreting the secret scribbles of musicians, maestros and some of the great composers. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 20, 2016
Elena Xanthoudakis to take on the Queen
The Australian soprano reflects on the challenges of singing Donizetti’s tragic Anna Bolena. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 19, 2016
Janet Webb looks back at 35 years as Principal Flute
Retiring in November, the SSO musician looks back at a career spanning seven Chief Conductors. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 19, 2016
How to climb an operatic Everest? Cast a Diva
Antonio Pappano talks about Bellini’s Norma, and tackling the post-Netrebko pinnacle of the bel canto with Sonya Yoncheva. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 18, 2016
Gordon Kerry sets sail on a 90th birthday commission
The composer is inspired by the moods of the sea, Tennyson’s Ulysses and poetic images of sailing in his new violin concerto. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 17, 2016