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
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