The 14 greatest composer portraits throughout history
Not only did these composers write immortal music, they inspired history’s great artists to new heights of expression.
September 26, 2013
Teddy Tahu Rhodes: learning to swim in the South Pacific
Making the move from international opera star to eight-shows-a-week Broadway baby.
September 26, 2013
A bold musical butterfly comes to life
Musical theatre star Scott Irwin on Cho Cho, the Madame Butterfly-inspired production set to hit Sydney and Melbourne. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 13, 2013
Musical Briefing: Ode to iJoy
Smartphone apps are changing the way people interact with classical music. But why listen on an iPad? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 6, 2013
Deconstructing the Genius of Bach
How the Baroque master used maths, physics and the power of God to create music of stunning complexity.
September 6, 2013
The Lark’s First Flight
How did The Lark Ascending, which Vaughan Williams largely ignored, become a classical smash hit? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 6, 2013
The Bach Family Business
How did a Hungarian white-bread baker found the most famous musical dynasty in history?
September 6, 2013
David Hansen: It’s a Long Way to the Top
One of the highest male voices in the world hails from down under. David Hansen talks about vanquishing his rivals and his new CD. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 6, 2013
Getting Mehta
How the Australian World Orchestra snared the great Zubin Mehta for this year's concerts.
September 6, 2013
My music: John Gaden
On sleeping out all night for SSO tickets and what hearing the Eroica on period instruments taught me about acting. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 3, 2013
Simone Kermes: Baring all for the Baroque
On the eve of her Australian Brandenburg concerts the firebrand coloratura reveals the parts that other singers are afraid to show. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 1, 2013
Composer of the Month: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor was admired by Elgar, likened to Mahler in the US and fêted as one of Britain’s top composers. But this was no rags-to-riches tale.
September 1, 2013
Rise and shine with David Helfgott
Since the film Shine shot him to fame, Helfgott’s star has hardly waned. Yet he has as many skeptics as admirers. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 27, 2013