Trump demands apology from “rude” Hamilton cast
When the Hamilton cast addressed Deputy President-elect Mike Pence at Friday’s show, it unleashed furious debate.
November 20, 2016
Kip Williams to direct The Rape of Lucretia at Carriageworks
STC’s new AD will direct Britten’s Roman tale for Sydney Chamber Opera as part of Carriagework’s ambitious 2017 season.
November 17, 2016
Hélène Grimaud cancels entire 2017 Australian tour
The French pianist has cancelled her performances next year for personal reasons.
November 16, 2016
Margaret Throsby’s Midday to end in ABC Classic FM shakeup
State Symphony Orchestra Chairmen express collective disappointment at station’s less talk, more music direction. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 16, 2016
New report praises SSO Fellowship programme
An independent report has found that the Orchestra’s training programme addresses an unmet need in Australia.
November 16, 2016
Having a grand time on a LEGO piano
Dutch pianist and composer Jeroen van Veen has built a life-sized grand piano using 29,000 LEGO bricks.
November 15, 2016
Linden Furnell wins the Rob Guest Endowment Award
The 2016 Award for emerging musical theatre performers had a worthy winner, though some of the singing was patchy.
November 15, 2016
Australian Festival of Chamber Music announces new AD
British pianist Kathryn Stott will take over in 2018 following Piers Lane’s final year at the helm.
November 15, 2016
Six compositions shortlisted for major Australian awards
James Ledger, Milliken, Skipworth, Dean, Ford and Schultz are in the running for Paul Lowin Prizes.
November 14, 2016
Children’s pearls of wisdom inspire the latest Hush album
Lior, Elena Kats-Chernin and The Idea of North have collaborated on a CD for hospitalised kids and their families.
November 11, 2016
ANAM 2017 channels Johnny Greenwood and Frank Zappa
In his first eclectic programme as Artistic Director, Nick Deutsch presents a fascinating season of contrasts. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 10, 2016
Classical musicians honoured at Melbourne Music Prize
Composer Kate Neal and percussionist Matthias Schack-Arnott have won large at this year’s awards.
November 10, 2016
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New website spreads the love for female musicians
Julie Kerr has founded Music Love, an online platform to showcase women across all branches of the Australian music industry.
November 9, 2016