Ten Piano Practice Tips with Jonathan Plowright
The British virtuoso's secrets to making scales fun, learning and memorising a new piece, maintaining concentration and more.
September 30, 2012
There will be blood: Lucia di Lammermoor
Heartthrob American tenor channels Mel Gibson’s Braveheart in his Opera Australia debut. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 27, 2012
Top Ten Glenn Gould moments captured on film
The eccentric pianist would have been 80 today. We celebrate with breathtaking footage of a genius at work.
September 25, 2012
Wharf Revue takes aim at Australian politics from outer space
Tony Abbott as Darth Vader: just one of this year’s spoofs in STC’s great political satire. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 23, 2012
The Top Twelve Trills in Classical Piano
A Limelight video compilation of the most epic, thrilling trills in piano music, from Beethoven to Debussy.
September 19, 2012
My Desert Island Discs: Dan Deacon
The experimental rocker went from discovering classical albums in a dumpster to playing Carnegie Hall.
September 17, 2012
Did Rufus Wainwright get stage fright at the ABC?
The Steinway artist, a self-confessed “diva”, skirted the piano at his Radio National interview. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 13, 2012
The Top 15 Classical Music Nerds
A celebration of bow-ties, coke-bottle specs, cardigans and other marks of musical genius.
September 12, 2012
It’s a bug’s life with the world’s most extravagant flea circus
Cirque du Soleil’s Sydney show Ovo draws on the rich diversity of the insect world. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 11, 2012
Classical music for September 11: a tribute to the victims
Five American composers respond to the tragedy of 9/11 in different ways.
September 11, 2012
Tan Dun: composing is Zen; conducting is like tai chi
For the Chinese film composer, synchronising sound and image is a form of martial arts. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 11, 2012
Last tango in Paris: Astor Piazzolla’s French connection
Accordionist Richard Galliano says the father of modern tango was “a second father” to him. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 9, 2012
Not so angelic: the Vienna Boys Choir down under
On their Australian tour, these young choristers are finding the power behind their pure voices.
September 7, 2012