Symphony under the Stars says farewell to the Domain
Wesley Enoch was booed when he said next year’s concert will be in Parramatta – but it’s not a decision he’s taken lightly.
January 16, 2017
Richard Divall has died
The Australian conductor, composer, scholar and Knight of Malta has passed away age 71.
January 16, 2017
Ray Chen finds a new home at Decca
The Taiwanese-Australian violinist, formerly part of Sony’s stable, celebrates a new contract with a comical video.
January 15, 2017
Opera stars proud to celebrate alternative inauguration
Singers include Daniel Sumegi, Isabel Leonard, Nathan Gunn, Lawrence Brownlee, Patricia Racette and Matthew Polenzani.
January 12, 2017
Sydney Opera House contemplates Danish ‘slumber parties’
Proposals are being considered that would allow guests to stay overnight in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed building.
January 12, 2017
Chinese New Year set to music
Orchestras around the country celebrate the Year of the Rooster as Tan Dun tours Australia.
January 12, 2017
Richard Gill launches Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra
Formerly known as orchestra seventeen88, young period ensemble ARCO has announced its ambitious 2017 season. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 11, 2017
Charlotte Church turns down Trump inauguration invitation
Welsh singer Charlotte Church is the latest musician to steer clear of the event.
January 11, 2017
Elena Schwarz named Assistant Conductor of two orchestras
The Swiss-Australian conductor will work with the Tasmanian and West Australian Symphony Orchestras in 2017.
January 10, 2017
Australia Council announces latest round of arts grants
The October 2016 awards see a few of the companies who lost their four-year funding making some headway. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 10, 2017
Sugar Plum Fairy “too tall” for Pennsylvania Ballet
In sour news for tall ballerinas, a dancer in the US has lost her contract because of her height.
January 10, 2017
Great-grandmother prays to Hugo Weaving
The devout catholic has been praying to a figurine of Elrond, mistaking it for Saint Anthony.
January 9, 2017
Opera Australia announces Regional Student Scholarships
The national opera company selects four young singers from regional Australia who will get to learn from the best. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 9, 2017