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
AMEB introduce Musical Theatre syllabus
The Australian Music Examinations Board will offer the the new syllabus from 2016.
May 1, 2015
Stuart Skelton pulls out of SSO’s Tristan
The Aussie Heldentenor has withdrawn from his debut performance in Wagner role due to health concerns.
April 29, 2015
102-year-old dancer sees herself on film for the first time.
Alice Barker, a chorus line dancer in the 1930s is given a wonderful gift.
April 23, 2015
London’s National Theatre, coming to a screen near you
The latest NT Live series promises world-class actors and award-winning theatre.
April 23, 2015