The ten best extreme music makers
From flame throwing brass to taxidermy Theremins, we take a look at some of the world’s most bizarre musical inventions.
May 24, 2016
Was Donizetti one of music’s great what ifs?
The middle-period had its masterpieces, but the late works see the composer move in unexpected directions. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 22, 2016
Organic crops survive the Fröst
Martin Fröst explains his exploration of the layers of music history on his latest Sony Classical album. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 20, 2016
Equal Temperaments: Meet the conductor, the composer and the patrons
How Richard Gill got a new work out of Iain Grandage for Sydney Chamber Choir. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 20, 2016
Guy Noble’s Soapbox: Bard Knows Best
It may be many people’s favourite musical, but some duff plot points means West Side Story ain’t no Romeo and Juliet.
May 19, 2016
The world through Patricia Highsmith’s eyes
Andrea Moor on bringing the vivid, uncompromising imagination of Joanna Murray-Smith to the stage. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 19, 2016
Chris Ryan mans up for the challenge of All My Sons
From mummy’s boy to homecoming hero, the versatile actor is getting to grips with Arthur Miller. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 18, 2016
Eddie Perfect’s musical recipe for success
A seasoned writer, the Adelaide Cabaret Festival AD reckons it’s good do it all over again. Here’s why. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 17, 2016
Max Richter’s Sleep aims to catch you napping
Hypnotic work will be performed at a bleary-eyed sleepover at the Sydney Opera House.
May 17, 2016
The Making of a Musical Journey
Composer Barry Conyngham prepares to launch his emotional stories of rejection and reconnection into a brave new world. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 15, 2016
Defunded organisations: what to do next
In the wake of Australian arts’ Black Friday, Creative Consultant Caroline Sharpen shares her strategies.
May 13, 2016
Editorial: The Arts needs a champion it can all get behind
Isn’t it way past time that everyone started singing from the same hymn sheet?
May 13, 2016
Richard Gill: Singing is our salvation!
The success of a new program proves how important it is that every child in Australia gets a musical education.
May 11, 2016