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by Alexandra Wilson
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Soundings
Interview
Wicked, The Odd Couple, a new cabaret show and a BRAVO cruise . . . There’s no stopping Todd McKenney. He explains why he likes to keep busy.
by Jo Litson
On The Record
A Frenchwoman’s resurrected Faust is Recording of the Month alongside an opera-fest that includes Kaufmann’s Parsifal. Smetana, Stravinsky, Debussy and Rózsa also feature.
by Clive Paget
Cutting Edge
Brooklyn composer William Brittelle discusses his latest, genre-blind mini-album in which he stares down the apocalypse.
by Maddy Briggs
Opera
Opera Queensland is on a mission to take opera as far afield as possible and change the way it’s perceived.
by Jansson J. Antmann
Festivals
Tyran Parke tells us about his bold moves at this year’s Australian Musical Theatre Festival.
by Jo Litson
Books
★★★★ A rich, nuanced and detailed survey of Edwards’ music for choirs.
by Will Yeoman
Films
★★★½ Does God exist? The debate between Freud and C.S. Lewis plays like a good-humoured duel.
by Jason Blake
In the Limelight
Coda
Guy Noble's Soapbox
Writing from a small Indonesian island, Guy Noble reflects on the Muslim call to prayer and the ringing bells at Christian churches.
Playing Up
Norwegian virtuoso Tine Thing Helseth always knew she wanted to find her own distinctive voice – as Melbourne audiences will discover when she plays Weinberg’s Trumpet Concerto.
World Premiere
Ross Edwards’ new work, inspired by Monteverdi, grapples with our looming ecological crisis.
5 Questions For
The conductor/pianist reflects on his 10 years as Artistic Director of the Canberra International Music Festival.
My Music
Queensland Ballet’s new Artistic Director shares her love for the piano and strong female artists and reveals a surprising musical crush.
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