Metropolitan Opera threatened with lockout next week
Orchestra and unions accuse Peter Gelb of long-planned cynical strategy.
July 23, 2014
Judith Weir: By Royal Appointment
Respected composer becomes first female Master of the Queen’s Music.
July 23, 2014
Ring director threatens Bayreuth with legal action
Controversial director Frank Castorf accuses Wagner's heirs of artistic interference.
July 22, 2014
Maria Callas brought to life in Master Class
In a role of a lifetime, Australian actress Maria Mercedes will portray the famous soprano in Terrence McNally's award-winning play.
July 21, 2014
August 2014: The Opera Issue
Kaufmann, four Strauss operas, 12 unknown operatic gems and Philip Glass's minimalist answer to the Ring Cycle.
July 18, 2014
Tamar Iveri plans LGBTI charity concert
Disgraced soprano will perform in support of sexual minorities and victims of violence.
July 18, 2014
Eight-year-old draws hundreds to front yard for piano recital
Entire neighbourhood shows up for concert after garden sign goes viral.
July 16, 2014
Getting in on the Musical Joke
The Australian Haydn Ensemble’s program of lesser-known, and even slightly odd works are no laughing matter.
July 16, 2014
Berlin Phil Commemorates Karajan
Orchestra celebrates their old maestro in the Digital Concert Hall for the 25th anniversary of his death.
July 16, 2014
Shlomo Mintz to become QSO’s first soloist-in-residence
Brisbane orchestra follows the world’s lead, signing up the Israeli violinist for next year's season.
July 15, 2014
Tan Dun to headline OzAsia 2014
Adelaide to see premiere of iconic Chinese composer’s exploration of the secret songs of women.
July 15, 2014
Opera Australia leads 2014 Helpmann nominations
Emma Matthews, Cate Blanchett and Richard Roxburgh among names getting the Helpmann nod.
July 15, 2014
How to turn a viola into a tennis racquet
A satirical YouTube video tells the ultimate viola joke.
July 15, 2014