Daniel Barenboim and Charles Dutoit share their insights, plus we look at John Adams, Alma Mahler, Rostropovich and more.

COVER STORY

The Argerich Enigma
One of the greatest living pianists, Martha Argerich has always been elusive about her life and her art. Daniel Barenboim and Charles Dutoit, two musicians who know her well, offer insights to help fathom the unfathomable.

FEATURES
John Adams at 70
Nixon’s 1972 visit to China provided rich material for composer John Adams. Andrew Mogrelia explains how classic politics made great opera.

Force Majeure
They say behind every great man is a great woman, and Alma Mahler stood her ground behind more than most. This is her story.

Cellist of the Century
Mstislav Rostropovich, who would have been 90 this year, was larger than life, on and off stage. We take a good look at his remarkable legacy.

Reformation!
When Luther nailed his theses to a Wittenberg church door, renewing sacred music was far from his mind. Yet that is precisely what he did.

Being Bennelong
Behind the scenes as Bangarra Dance Theatre take on Woollarawarre...