Wide-eyed Mahler Cat’s Response to Classical Music Goes Viral
Choco the cat has become an internet sensation after his pianist owner filmed his intense reaction to the Adagio from Mahler’s Ninth Symphony.
May 31, 2018
The Australian Ballet buoyed by record-breaking production and donations
Its newly released annual report for 2017 shows an operating deficit of $619,000 in its most expensive season yet.
May 30, 2018
Winners of the 2018 Matt Withers Composition Competition announced
Wade Gregory has taken out the $2000 first prize and will see his work toured and recorded by guitarist Matt Withers and the Acacia Quartet.
May 30, 2018
Singers selected for Melbourne Opera’s Richard Divall Emerging Artists Program
The six singers will receive performance and cover opportunities, as well as attending workshops dedicated to role preparation as part of the program.
May 30, 2018
Dearth of women in artistic and leadership roles in dance, report shows
In an industry dominated by women, few are rising to prominent positions of power.
May 29, 2018
New Theatre announced for Brisbane’s QPAC
The addition of the slated 1500-1700 seat theatre will make QPAC one of the largest performing arts centres in Australia.
May 28, 2018
Dance along to the ABC’s Classic 100
Over the June long weekend, ABC Classic FM invites people to get their toes tapping to music voted for by listeners.
May 25, 2018
Adelaide Festival brings in $76.1 million for South Australia
Box office success and visitor booms have seen the Festival generate a considerable amount of gross expenditure for the state.
May 24, 2018
Details released for 2018 Newcastle Music Festival
In the Festival’s third year, the Omega Ensemble are the performers in residence, joining a bill that includes Ray Chen, Tamara-Anna Cislowska and Deborah Humble.
May 23, 2018
Scientists compare Stradivarius violins to human voice in new study
Researchers in Taiwan used speech analysis techniques to explain the distinctive brilliance of the famous Italian violins.
May 22, 2018
Arcadia Winds puts the call out for young composers
The ensemble's newly launched Composition Prize is worth $1500 prize money and includes a number of career development opportunities.
May 22, 2018
Sue Smith announced as the new STC Patrick White Playwrights’ Fellow
Smith has been awarded the $25,000 Fellowship, while Kim Ho has taken out the Patrick White Playwrights’ Award.
May 21, 2018
At 100, Bernstein receives two biopics
Two rival films about the conductor’s life are in the works, helmed by Jake Gyllenhaal and Bradley Cooper.
May 18, 2018