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
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