Composer of the Month: Joseph Haydn
Joseph Haydn was always a lively listen but 200 years after the composer’s death, Haydn's fresh and innovatory spirit matters more than ever.
July 8, 2016
Why music is the crucial force in William Robinson’s life
The Australian artist, turning 80 this year, toyed with the idea of being a pianist until nerves got the better of him. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 8, 2016
How Shakespeare wrote for women
Will’s female roles were originally written for men. So what does his writing for women tell us about the man? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 7, 2016
Raining Supreme: The secret history of Singin’ in the Rain
A look at the backstage shenanigans and plethora of legends that sprung up around the greatest movie musical of all time. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 7, 2016
Magdalena Kožená returns to her first musical love
The Czech mezzo-soprano talks about her new album and describes her life-long love affair with Monteverdi. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 4, 2016
Mr Frog’s date with Ms Star
Ross Edwards introduces his new double concerto for saxophonist Amy Dickson and percussionist Colin Currie. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 3, 2016
The Royal Ballet makes a monster
Liam Scarlett stitches together a new full-length dance version of Frankenstein. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 3, 2016
Are the arts the canary in the political coal mine?
It won’t be a political priority for many, but is the arts funding crisis a cautionary tale for “real” Australians? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 1, 2016
Paco Peña: “Jimi Hendrix was a very serious man”
The elder statesman of Flamenco on his climb from poverty to acclaim and sharing the stage with a rock icon.
June 30, 2016
Local singers take centre stage for Project Rossini
Opera Queensland’s touring production of The Barber of Seville will use choruses sourced from eight regional centres Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 28, 2016
Singing Frida Kahlo’s Praises
Explore Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s musical love affair with mariachi, Benny Goodman and Carmen Miranda. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 24, 2016
Felicity Lott: Down-to-earth Dame
‘Flott’ reflects on her career, a lifetime partnership with Graham Johnson and how she felt winning the Legion d’Honneur. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 24, 2016
Midori Gotō: We don’t always need words in order to make friends
We meet a violinist whose first language is music and who has become a UN Messenger of Peace.
June 24, 2016