Does Ian Munro have a global recipe for sleep?
The composer talks about his new piano trio that sounds far from soporific. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 9, 2014
Avi Avital: Re-making the mandolin mainstream
Or why you really should catch the charismatic Israeli virtuoso who’s reinvigorating his instrument. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 6, 2014
The 10 Greatest Guitar Moments on YouTube
Australian guitarist Slava Grigoryan presents his 10 favourite guitar moments (as preserved on YouTube).
May 5, 2014
Miranda Keys: A Wagnerian plucked from the chorus
The Australian soprano on her career and being pulled out of the Glyndebourne chorus by Sir David McVicar. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 2, 2014
Composer of the Month: Guillaume Dufay
The musical superstar of his day, Dufay was feted by popes and princes. Take a look at how a modest provincial Frenchman got to consecrate Brunelleschi’s dome.
May 1, 2014
Dame Kiri’s final bow?
The opera star writes exclusively for Limelight about ending her stage career and the good times ahead.
April 24, 2014
Alexander Nevsky (or the Russians are coming!!)
Eisenstein and Prokofiev made one of the great war films. But how did they manage to keep Stalin happy? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 22, 2014
Backstage with the Australian String Quartet
Australia’s 21st-century string quartet reveal the whiteboard of dreams and the harpsichord of shame. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 22, 2014
Myra Hess’ blitz spirit
The concerts that helped win the Battle of Britain are the basis of Patricia Routledge and Piers Lane’s hit show. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 20, 2014
The seven wonders of Dmitri Shostakovich
How did one composer document, and survive, the 20th century’s most brutal political experiment? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 19, 2014
Discovering Elgar’s loony tunes
What was Elgar doing in a mental institution in the 1880s? Writing polkas and quadrilles, apparently! Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 19, 2014
Emma Ayres’ major cycle
In an extract from her memoir, the ABC’s Emma Ayres recounts her cycle ride from England to Hong Kong. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 19, 2014
25 years of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
Australia’s first period orchestra have been flying the early music flag for 25 years and now their founder and artistic director tells the story from his perspective Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 19, 2014