A Universal Language?
In his new book, The Shortest History of Music, Andrew Ford discusses why music is as intrinsic to human life as the air we breathe. We run an extract.
In his new book, The Shortest History of Music, Andrew Ford discusses why music is as intrinsic to human life as the air we breathe. We run an extract.
As four Australian orchestras prepare to perform his music, we trace Bruckner's career, along with his obsessions and oddities.
Marshall McGuire, Chair of the Australian Music Centre, discusses the importance of Australia’s Art Music Awards with Maddy Briggs.
Director Tyran Parke and actor Nadine Garner discuss how a new adaptation of Pride and Prejudice interweaves music and Jane Austen’s words.
The star of Sister Act, Casey Donovan traces her journey from Australian Idol winner to musical theatre star.
The Artistic Director of Sydney Dance Company discusses Silence & Rapture, a new collaboration with the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
Ahead of an Australian tour, violin virtuoso Pekka Kuusisto and singer-songwriter Gabriel Kahane talk about their collaborative process.
Sir Jonathan Mills discusses his new forest opera Eucalyptus and explains why it could only be set in Australia.
Miriama Young explains how she was inspired by Beethoven’s Ninth when she was commissioned by Canberra Symphony Orchestra.
British-Italian tenor Freddie De Tommaso is the real deal. He talks to Jo Litson ahead of his Australian debut.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
This month’s performance highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.
Brock Imison, Principal Contrabassoon with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, explains the appeal of the “weird” instrument.