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Classical Music, Opera
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Melbourne Opera’s 2017 season is a study in contrasts

British satire, German Romanticism, and high Italian drama make up this year’s offering from the company. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

March 2, 2017
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Aussie tenor takes a shot at Cardiff Singer of the World

Lyric tenor Kang Wang joins 19 finalists in the popular international opera competition. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

March 1, 2017
Classical Music, Dance, Film, Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Theatre, Visual Art
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Pure Dynamite: Limelight’s March 2017 issue on sale now

New issue features QSO MD Alondra de la Parra, a guide to Russian music, Van Gogh and Matthew Bourne’s Lord of the Flies. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

March 1, 2017
Classical Music
news

Simone Young to conduct Messiaen’s Turangalîla with AWO

The Australian maestro will bring the expat supergroup together with ANAM students in Melbourne this July. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

February 28, 2017
Musical Theatre & Cabaret
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“Well, hello Marina!” says The Production Company

Marina Prior stars in Hello, Dolly! for TPC, with Jesus Christ Superstar and Brigadoon also programmed for 2017. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

February 28, 2017
Classical Music, Opera
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Adelaide Fest opens doors to students for sold out Saul

Students can purchase $50 tickets to attend the final dress rehearsal of Barrie Kosky’s sold out opera production. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

February 26, 2017
Classical Music, Opera
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Jacqueline Dark is replaced as Jonas Kaufmann’s Kundry

The Australian mezzo soprano has been dropped from OA’s Parsifal for reasons that at present remain a mystery. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

February 23, 2017
Chamber, Classical Music
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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. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

February 23, 2017
Classical Music, Opera
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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
Classical Music
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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
Dance, Film
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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. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

February 22, 2017
Classical Music
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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
Classical Music, Opera, Orchestral
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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. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

February 20, 2017

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