Ahead of his Sibelius cycle with the ASO, Mark Wigglesworth talks about the composer’s radical reinvention of the symphony.
by Jansson J. Antmann
It’s 400 years since the death of John Dowland, the English composer, lutenist, singer (and spy). We trace his career with Iestyn Davies.
by Clive Paget
Victorian Opera takes us inside its new adaptation of Helen Garner’s award-winning novel The Spare Room.
by Caitlin Vincent
In May, Harry Connick Jr. premiered a symphony at Carnegie Hall with Orchestra Victoria. He tells us why it was his most significant performance.
by Jo Litson
Twenty-five years after founding her innovative contemporary dance company, Lucy Guerin is ready to embrace the next chapter in her career.
by Jane Albert
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- On Stage: the buzz around live performance
- Newsworthy: a round-up of our recent news reports
- Comings & Goings: the latest arts appointments and departures
- Joshua Batty, flautist: interview by Jansson J. Antmann
- On the Record: new classical albums round-up by Clive Paget
- Cutting Edge: Ensemble Offspring and Steve Reich by Liam Heitmann-Ryce-LeMercier
- Bryce Dessner and the SSO: interview by by Maddy Briggs
- Helen Thomson at Sydney Theatre Company: interview by Elissa Blake
- Stephen Sondheim: Art Isn’t Easy: book review by Jansson J. Antmann
- Silenced: film review by Diana Simmonds
- On Air & Online: radio and streaming concert highlights
- Guy Noble’s Soapbox: A Trip to China
- Playing Up: The Sarod with Avra Banerjee
- World Premiere: The Farm’s Gavin Webber for Brisbane Festival
- Five Questions: Pieter Wispelwey
- My Music: Dami Im
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