Selby & Friends to honour International Women’s Day
The chamber music series will donate 50% of ticket sales until March 8 to the Katrina Dawson Foundation.
February 23, 2017
King Roger turns a decent profit for Opera Australia
Szymanowski’s magnum opus was seen by many as a box office risk, but ended up exceeding its budget. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 23, 2017
Russians adore Aussie maestro with link to Rasputin’s killer
A surprising branch of Alexander Briger’s family tree sees his Moscow opera engagement turn into a media frenzy.
February 22, 2017
Ralph Fiennes to direct film biopic about Rudolf Nureyev
With a cast including Ukrainian star dancer Sergei Polunin, The White Crow focusses on Nureyev’s defection to the US.
February 22, 2017
Fine Music 102.5 launches new Learning Centre
The radio station on Sydney’s North Shore has opened a brand new educational hub to nurture new audiences for classical music. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 21, 2017
György Kurtág celebrates birthday, anniversary and award
The composer and his wife Marta have been awarded the Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award on his 91st birthday and their 70th anniversary.
February 20, 2017
Play piano duets with an AI partner
Google’s new musical experiment with artificial intelligence means you’ll never have to play alone again.
February 20, 2017
Sydney International Piano Competition’s 40th B’day bash
The prestigious Australian comp marks 40 years with national recital tours by First Prize and People's Choice winners.
February 20, 2017
Adelaide Festival offers $5 student tix and Pay What You Can
Teens and concession card holders have greater opportunities to attend the Fest with the return of accessibility schemes.
February 20, 2017
Sydney Symphony Orchestra announces its 2017 Fellows
Fifteen of Australia’s rising classical music stars will participate in the orchestra’s intensive training programme.
February 19, 2017
Adelaide Festival Centre achieves 800% return on investment
Ernst and Young report finds Festival Centre Trust made a $107.8 million contribution to the economy in 2015-2016.
February 17, 2017
Stuart Skelton blasts programming choices at Opera Australia
The Heldentenor criticised OA for repetitive choices and employing “second rate” international singers. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 17, 2017
Australian Cultural Fund doubles down on Art Music Fund
Donations made to the Double the Score campaign will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the ACF.
February 16, 2017