World Premiere: James Ledger’s Hollow Kings
James Ledger explains why he's swapped lute for electric guitar in his exploration of four Shakespearean monarchs.
June 17, 2016
John Bell on consummating his love affair with Carmen
Opera’s self-confessed “new boy” talks about sexual tension, operatic frustrations and rolling with the punches. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 15, 2016
Recalling the Lost Ark
WASO’s Principal Cellist shares his experience of recording Williams’ iconic films scores with the composer. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 15, 2016
Dancing on the Volcano
Is it the sex or the politics that has fascinated us about Weimar cabaret for nearly a century? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 15, 2016
Jury Duty: Timothy Walker’s thoughts on the competition
The sixth in our series of interviews with the jurors for the Sydney International Piano Competition of Australia. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 14, 2016
Allison Bell: Celebrating the Darkness
The soprano explains why she wants us to consider a powerfully nurturing and creative force. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 14, 2016
Vadim Gluzman: walking his own path
As a teen, a chance encounter with Isaac Stern set the Isreali violinist on the road to greatness. He shares his story. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 9, 2016
Jury Duty: Orli Shaham’s thoughts on The Competition
The fifth in our series of interviews with the jurors for the Sydney International Piano Competition of Australia.
June 8, 2016
Remembering the composers who fought at The Somme
Christopher Latham considers the price paid by musicians as a result of the carnage at the Somme. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 8, 2016
Finding Bizet’s lost Don Procopio
Despite the popularity of Carmen, more operas by the French composer have disappeared than are ever performed today. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 7, 2016
Lang Lang: Man on a Mission
From the concerts to the clothes, he’s never been just your average pianist. We catch up with the classical celebrity. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 3, 2016
Do you make more money than Mozart?
An infographic look at what some of history’s most famous composers would be making in today’s money.
June 2, 2016
Editor’s Letter: Style surfeit or substance abuse?
Lang Lang may have made the grade, but would a young Sokolov pick up a recording contract today?
June 2, 2016