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
It takes two to Tchaikovsky: the Grigoryan Brothers
In reimagining The Seasons for guitar duo, brothers Leonard and Slava Grigoryan got a little help from dad. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 7, 2012
Pavarotti: a tribute five years after the great tenor’s death
The legendary bel canto tenor introduced classical music to the masses. We salute him five years to the day he succumbed to cancer. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 6, 2012
Sealed with a Kuss: the special bond of a string quintet
Violist Naoko Shimizu joins forces with the Kuss Quartet, formed when they were in their teens. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 5, 2012
Travel: Siena
If you go to Siena, beware the impulse to remain forever in this city of fine food, wine and music. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 5, 2012
Guy Noble’s Soapbox: Animal Nature
Why do we humans feel this insatiable need to express ourselves? Perhaps we should take a hint from our animal companions. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 5, 2012
Musical Briefing: Voice Types in Opera
Voice Types in Opera Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 5, 2012
Yellow Lounge, where the vibrato is shaken, not stirred
Universal Music launches Sydney nightclub concert series with suave tenor Noah Stewart. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 3, 2012