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Classical Music, Orchestral
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Brett Dean diagnosed with COVID-19

The composer and violist has withdrawn from his upcoming engagement at the Adelaide Festival after being hospitalised with the coronavirus.

March 6, 2020
Dance
news

David Hallberg to lead The Australian Ballet

The superstar American dancer, who is currently Resident Guest Artist at TAB, will take up the position – his first Artistic Directorship – next year.

March 3, 2020
Classical Music
news

The March 2020 issue of Limelight is on sale

Discover the role the arts can play in the face of a climate crisis, and learn about the exciting new collaborations between Indigenous composers and Western classical musicians.

March 1, 2020
Classical Music, Opera
news

European opera houses respond to Domingo allegations

In the wake of a union investigation into accusations of sexual harassment and an apology from the tenor, companies across Europe are beginning to take action.

February 27, 2020
Classical Music
news

Winners of the 2020 Australian Music Composition Competition announced

James Madsen has taken out the top prize with his work for classical guitar and piano.

February 27, 2020
Classical Music, Opera, Orchestral
news

Australian conductor to helm Landestheater Coburg

Daniel Carter, a protégé of Simone Young and Richard Gill, has been announced as the new General Music Director of the German house.

February 26, 2020
Chamber, Classical Music
news

Australian Festival of Chamber Music 2020 program announced

“I wanted to cram as much in as possible,” says Artistic Director Kathryn Stott unveiling her final program in Townsville.

February 26, 2020
Classical Music
news

Sydney Symphony Orchestra announces major new Australian music commissioning project

The multi-season initiative will see the SSO commission and present 50 new works by 50 Australian composers.

February 21, 2020
Theatre
news

Zoe Caldwell has died

The four-time Tony Award-winning Australian actress has died at 86.

February 20, 2020
Classical Music, Orchestral
news

Cute cat crashes symphony

The feline fan stole the show when it took the stage during a CRR Symphony Orchestra concert in Istanbul.

February 19, 2020
Classical Music
news

The Richard Gill School is taking expressions of interest for 2021

We speak to Chris English, who has been appointed Foundation Principal of the new independent primary school in Muswellbrook tailored around Richard Gill's educational philosophy.

February 18, 2020
Opera, Theatre
news

Opera Australia and John Frost to present Cinderella

After collaborating on successful productions of The King And I and South Pacific, OA and John Frost are to stage another Rodgers and Hammerstein musical.

February 18, 2020
Classical Music
news

The arts drive domestic tourism, report finds

The number of Australians engaging with the arts while exploring their own country is growing, a study by the Australia Council for the Arts has found.

February 18, 2020

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