Sydney Festival unveils 40th anniversary headline productions
Toni Morrison and Peter Sellars’ Desdemona and Tom Waits’ Woyzeck will be 2016 centrepieces.
August 6, 2015
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
MSO stage pioneering workshop for deaf students
Led by deaf British pianist Danny Lane, the workshops introduce deaf students to the instruments of the orchestra. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 29, 2015