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
Life’s too short for bad experiences says top tenor Piotr Beczała
The Polish-born Met Opera star is very much flavour of the month but beware of his famous black-list. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 26, 2013
Göknur Shanal: How to make your own Stabat Mater
One of Australia’s rising vocal stars, Göknur Shanal is no stranger to making things happen for herself. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 14, 2013
JACK: Will the last one out please turn the lights back on?
The innovative American string quartet, with a penchant for performing in the dark, comes to Carriageworks.
August 14, 2013
Netrebko’s brave new world
The soprano’s first solo album in five years reveals a new dramatic voice and opens up some intriguing future career paths. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 13, 2013
David Robertson: Putting the ‘O’ back in SSO
New Chief Conductor’s inaugural season goes back to basis with Beethoven, Brahms and a handful of big guns. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 12, 2013
How we nearly caught our Death in Venice
Now a sprightly 86, Australian tenor Robert Gard looks back on filming the role of Aschenbach for Tony Palmer. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 8, 2013
Back to basics with Bach
Why Bach was top of the class with respectful nods to Brahms, Ives and Ligeti. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 6, 2013
Music to die for…literally
An extraordinary collaborative project in Melbourne attempts to recreate the music we hear when we die. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 5, 2013
A Cappella Goes Troppo
The Idea of North's Sally Cameron shares her thoughts on the Noosa Jazz Festival, 20th birthdays and policing in SA.
August 2, 2013
Karl Jenkins gets some new Latin friends
Karl Jenkins laces his latest offering with a dash of Latin passion courtesy of Villazón, Miloš and co. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 2, 2013
Composer of the Month: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
Has the formal beauty of Palestrina’s music blinded us to its true meaning?
August 1, 2013