Composer of the Month: Olivier Messiaen
Whether providing respite from captivity, or depicting a forest thronged with birds, a sense of place and colour is key to Olivier Messiaen’s music.
January 1, 2014
Asher Fisch: Breaking the Wagner ban in Israel
How the Principal Conductor of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra hopes to perform 'forbidden' Wagner operas.
December 2, 2013
Paul Nemeth: Music as Business
Fish Fine Music Director Paul Nemeth discusses the historical evolution of music retailing. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 29, 2013
Friar Alessandro: I don’t know about you but I’m a believer…
The charismatic Franciscan has a second album in the classical hit parade but he’s alert to the lure of fame. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 27, 2013
Pinchgut’s bid for the Golden Fleece
David Hansen takes the philandering title role in a 400-year-old opera receiving its Aussie premiere next month.
November 27, 2013
Neil Armfield: One Ring to rule them all?
Australia's most respected director on what music means to him and how he learned to love Wagner’s epic.
November 17, 2013
America: The Painting of a Nation
The Art Gallery of NSW welcomes a diplomatic visual invasion from the USA. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 14, 2013
Raymond Hanson: one man and his music
A celebration of Australian composer Raymond Hanson in his 100th anniversary year. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 14, 2013
Stuart Skelton: Have sword, will travel
As he prepares for his leading role in Opera Australia's new Ring, the Australian heldentenor talks Wagner.
November 12, 2013
The Concertgebouw: Are they the world’s best orchestra?
The Dutch orchestra frequently tops the rankings. As it heads our way, we find out what makes it tick. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 12, 2013
Susan Bullock: Lady of the Ring
Opera Australia’s Brünnhilde talks about her rise to fame and fortune and Ring cycles old and new. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 5, 2013
Clap yo’ hands: it’s Simon Tedeschi’s Gershwin Take Two
Lightning looks set to strike twice as the Australian pianist follows up his hit of last year. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 31, 2013
Rewriting The Rite of Spring
From Messiaen and Boulez to Reich and Zappa, no musician after Stravinsky could fail to be influenced by his revolutionary score. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 24, 2013