Sex lives of the great composers
Ten composers behaving badly, from the kinky Percy Grainger to the murderous jealousy of Carlo Gesualdo.
Ten composers behaving badly, from the kinky Percy Grainger to the murderous jealousy of Carlo Gesualdo.
On the 100th anniversary of Kathleen Ferrier’s birth, we examine the legacy of the British “girl next door”.
The Stanford-based ensemble tours Australia with oboist Diana Doherty. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Decibel undertakes the first complete performance of John Cage's colossal Variations for the composer's centenary.
On Friday the 13th we remember composers who met unusual ends, whether by conducting, pimple or foul play.
In the Penal Colony is a minimalist chamber opera taking on big, brave themes.
What classical and experimental records are extreme enough for Finland's extreme accordionist?
New disc Yo Yo Ma Biatches recorded on specially made solid gold cello. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Does it make you smarter? Does it reduce crime? We investigate the latest scientific research to discover the actual benefits of listening to classical music. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
The Australian Chamber Orchestra went on a pub crawl to find the perfect venue for their next gig. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Not even wet weather fears can dampen the excitement surrounding Opera on Sydney Harbour.
Nick Stathopoulos makes a political statement with his portrait of the ABC presenter.
The bitchiest one-liners ever dealt out by some seriously harsh composers and critics. Ouch!