The crew make it into the recording studio of Cecilia’s new album. But are they any closer to discovering what she is recording? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Classical music and opera have a special role to play in these scenes.
Kiri Te Kanawa, Mirella Freni, Ben Heppner and more reminisce about their most cherished albums.
Ahead of performances at Hamer Hall, the maestro explains why Bohemian music is in the Czech Philharmonic's blood.
A Gilbert & Sullivan junkie’s take on how the Savoy Operas became part of Australia’s theatrical DNA. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Composer Philip Glass sparked the musical revolution of minimalism – then pronounced it dead. But, at the age of 75, he is still propelled by the manic energy of those early works.
Don’t be fooled by the “Liberace of the organ”: there’s a very serious musician behind the glitzy facade. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Ashkenazy nails Mahler's Ninth; Venetian choirs circa 1612; Elena Kats-Chernin's chamber delights.
The bouffant-sporting virtuoso reveals the secrets of the one-finger method.
Adelaide Cabaret Festival pays tribute to the Velvet Gentleman: eccentric genius, bad pianist.
From sultry Kate Bush to the gruff bellow of Tom Waits, Carpenter's record collection is as dazzling as his wardrobe.
From the elegance of Callas to Danielle de Niese's satin sheen and Stephen Hough's dapper hats...
Holst’s blockbuster The Planets is a perennial concert favourite, yet its astrological message remains obscure.
