Brandis addresses funding reforms as unrest grows
As the arts community debate continues, Limelight speaks to QTC Artistic Director Wesley Enoch.
May 19, 2015
Sir Mark Elder to conduct Australian Youth Orchestra
The revered British maestro will be making his only Australian appearances in 2015.
May 18, 2015
ABC Classics sign Jayson Gillham
The award-winning London-based Australian pianist will record three albums for ABC Classics.
May 18, 2015
Repace and Streep to portray Maria Callas
The opera icon is to be the subject of a new film starring Noomi Repace, and TV mini-series starring Meryl Streep.
May 15, 2015
Student outrage over cuts at Elder Conservatorium
“Significant financial concerns” lead to major curriculum changes, including cutting solo vocal studies.
May 14, 2015
Berlin Philharmonic deadlocked over new principal conductor
After 11 hours of secret voting the orchestra have failed to select a new chief to replace Simon Rattle. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 13, 2015
Australia Council to lose $104 million in budget shake-up
Money will be redirected to the Ministry of Arts over four years to fund new Excellence in the Arts programme. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 13, 2015
Jack Body has died
The revered New Zealand composer has passed away aged 70.
May 12, 2015
Gabriela Montero accuses Dudamel of “collaboration”
The outspoken Venezuelan pianist also criticises El Sistema, José Antonio Abreu and Diego Matheuz.
May 8, 2015
Neil Armfield and Rachel Healy to direct Adelaide Festival
The celebrated director and accomplished arts leader will be the first co-directors in the festival’s history.
May 7, 2015
Opera Australia report $900k deficit in 2014
Despite increasing its audience the nation’s flagship opera company fails to turn a profit. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 6, 2015
Decca Classics signs Australian soprano Greta Bradman
The singer will work with Sutherland’s Maestro, Richard Bonynge for debut recording.
May 5, 2015
William Barton to give first Aboriginal performance in Russia
Aussie Maestro Daniel Smith will conduct the Mariinsky Orchestra in Hindson and Barton’s Kalkadungu.
May 5, 2015