The Top 10 Alleluias in Classical Music
Never mind the Hallelujah chorus – there are plenty more sublime examples of the Alleluia in classical music.
December 10, 2012
Death of an Orchestra: Orchestra Romantique’s swan song
Thoughts on the premature demise of an ensemble whose grand dreams were dashed against the rocks of financial reality. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
December 7, 2012
Castor & Pollux: Star-crossed Bromance of the French Baroque
Pinchgut Opera explores Rameau’s bizarre operatic love triangle. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 29, 2012
Queen of Spades: Sydney Symphony’s operatic gamble
Vladimir Ashkenazy and Stuart Skelton on Tchaikovsky’s supernatural riddle. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 29, 2012
“There’s a hole in my piano… Oh, bother”
Beethoven’s Ode to Joy like you’ve never seen or heard it! Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 24, 2012
Peter Maxwell Davies talks “spooky” opera, Australian wine
Sydney Chamber Opera stages haunting work The Lighthouse by Master of the Queen’s Music. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 23, 2012
The Real Rach 4
Why did Rachmaninov spend decades revising his Piano Concerto No. 4 when there was nothing wrong with the original?
November 21, 2012
Practice tips: a masterclass with pianist Steven Osborne
The British virtuoso gave Young Performers Awards finalist Jeremy So some pointers at the piano.
November 21, 2012
TURA New Music turns 25
Tos Mahoney, director of the dynamic Perth new music organisation, on the state of new music in WA today.
November 21, 2012
Milos strums up a storm exclusively for Limelight
The guitar sensation filmed a special performance & message ahead of his tour. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 21, 2012
Unique Forms of Continuity in Space: a young composers’ fest
“Australia is an exciting tabula rasa for fresh musical creativity”, says young composers' festival director.
November 19, 2012
Crossover queens, opera imposters: “keep off our turf!”
Let this be a warning to pop singers who want to dabble in opera, but haven’t done the hard yards. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 14, 2012
Sumi says: the soprano responds to your questions!
Ahead of her Australian tour, the Korean diva answers Facebook and Twitter questions. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 13, 2012