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Classical Music
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Shakespeare and the movies vie for centre stage at MSO 2016

Sir Andrew Davis embraces the Bard while a host of starry soloists add to Melbourne’s imaginative line-up. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

August 10, 2015
Theatre
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Sydney Festival unveils 40th anniversary headline productions

Toni Morrison and Peter Sellars’ Desdemona and Tom Waits’ Woyzeck will be 2016 centrepieces.

August 6, 2015
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Dame Julie Andrews to direct My Fair Lady in Sydney

Lerner and Loewe’s first Eliza will recreate the original production, Cecil Beaton and all. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

August 5, 2015
Chamber, Classical Music, Dance, Opera, Theatre
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Melbourne Festival unveils 30th anniversary programme

Festival Director Josephine Ridge’s final festival selection is headlined by Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece, 1984. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

August 4, 2015
Classical Music, Orchestral
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Brett Dean named first SSO Artist in Residence

Australia’s most celebrated living composer will curate, conduct and compose during his tenure, until 2018. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

August 4, 2015
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Opera, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
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Larry Sitsky honoured by the Art Music Awards

Distinguished Service to Australian Music Award recognises the composer for his major musical achievements. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

August 4, 2015
Classical Music
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Porgy and Bess plus Lang Lang head the SSO 2016 programme

Messiaen is mixed with Adams, Ashkenazy with Dohnányi in David Robertson’s latest eclectic cocktail. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

August 3, 2015
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Melbourne leg of AWO 2015 tour almost derailed by flu

Sir Simon Rattle and wife Magdalena Kožená struck down with virus just hours before Melbourne performance. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

August 3, 2015
Visual Art
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Billionaire Judith Neilson to build new gallery in Sydney

The $32 million gallery and performance venue is set to be built in the central Sydney suburb of Chippendale. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

July 31, 2015
Classical Music
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Adelaide makes bid to become UNESCO City of Music

If successful the South Australian capital will be come the tenth city, worldwide, to be bestowed the honour. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

July 30, 2015
Classical Music, Orchestral
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AWO is “international treasure” says Simon Rattle

Following the orchestra’s triumphant 2015 season opener, Sir Simon praised AWO as one of the world’s great orchestras. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

July 30, 2015
Classical Music
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Richard Gill leads the first Limelight Composition Seminar

Over 110 students joined Richard Gill and Karen Carey for the pilot year of the new education initiative. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

July 29, 2015
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Sir Andrew Davis to remain at the helm of MSO until 2019

The illustrious British maestro has been Chief Conductor of the orchestra since 2013.

July 29, 2015

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