Composer of the Month: Aram Khachaturian
The Stalin-approved Armenian composer’s music ranges from the celebrated ballet Spartacus to a little-known piece about his poodle.
May 1, 2013
Composer of the Month: Louis Spohr
Spohr was once thought of as an equal to Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. Explore the many delights of a neglected German master.
April 1, 2013
One Man, Two Guvnors: The latest “Craze” to hit Australia
On the eve of its Sydney opening, Limelight catches up with the show’s award winning composer, Grant Olding. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 20, 2013
Canberra’s “secret geometry” to be revealed – in music
Vincent Plush’s new orchestral work for the Canberra Symphony celebrates the vision of Walter Burley Griffin. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 19, 2013
Warwick Fyfe: “Falstaff’s No Father Christmas”
Opera Australia’s heavyweight champion talks Falstaff, fatsuits and fad diets. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 9, 2013
Julia Lezhneva: A reason to sing Alleluia!
On the eve of her Decca solo album debut, the gifted Russian soprano talks Kiri, competitions and coloratura. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 7, 2013
Contemporary Music: Why no one’s listening
Ever wondered why many new music concerts are so poorly attended? Maybe it’s because the music has no fans. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 7, 2013
Jordi Savall: Wizard of the Gamba
On the eve of his latest Australian performances we catch up with the globe-trotting gambist. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 6, 2013
Philippe Jaroussky: Natural High
The young French countertenor on why he’s taking eight months off singing to smoke and drink. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 5, 2013
Joyce Yang: A virtuoso pianist inspired by colour
Catching up with the youngest ever winner of the Van Cliburn Competition as she heads to Australia. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 3, 2013
Composer of the Month: Modest Mussorgsky
Once thought merely an inspired primitive by even his closest colleagues, Mussorgsky has proven to be a giant of Russian music.
March 1, 2013
The Young Sutherland
How did a girl from Point Piper grow up to conquer the opera world and be dubbed the “voice of the century”?
February 22, 2013
Flying Bach: breakdancing meets Baroque
You’re sitting prim and proper in a plush, velvet chair in a majestic old theatre, every available surface gilded and resplendent.
February 21, 2013