Juan Diego Florez delivers his firstborn minutes before singing at the Met
The famed tenor assisted in the birth of his son with Australian wife Julia… then rushed on stage.
April 11, 2011
Legendary Aussie tenor honoured by the Paris Opera
Listen to a track from the Australian tenor who sang with Sutherland and Callas, dazzling Europe in the 1960s Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 8, 2011
Archibald’s prestigious Packing Room Prize awarded
A painting of Matt Moran in a controversial setting and pose has been pronounced the favourite of Art Gallery NSW staff. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 8, 2011
The Emerson String Quartet, Leif Ove Andsnes sign to Sony
Sony Classical lures major artists away from EMI Classics and Deutsche Grammophon in two surprise signings. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 7, 2011
Vienna Phil announces return to Australia
The programme of the year’s most anticipated orchestral event has been revealed, but will Vienna surpass Berlin? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 5, 2011
Sydney Film Festival programme unveiled
Sundance and Cannes favourites, Gael Garcia Bernal and a Japanese love story among this year’s cinematic offerings. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 4, 2011
Classical charity album raises funds for Japan’s earthquake and tsunami relief
Vladimir Ashkenazy, Mitsuko Uchida and Seiji Ozawa join the cause with a new benefit album. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 4, 2011
Breaking news: Puccini’s long-lost “Australian” opera surfaces
The monumental discovery of an unfinished score reveals a composer fascinated with the exoticism of the land down under. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 31, 2011
Dame Joan classics and new Australian productions launch international opera label
Opera Australia will be the first company represented in a series of new CDs and DVDs. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 31, 2011
Welsh tenor and Opera Australia guest artist Robert Tear has died
Moffatt Oxenbould pays tribute to the singer admired for his work with Neil Armfield and Richard Hickox.
March 31, 2011
Jazz luminary headlines Vivid’s festival of music and light
Sonny Rollins may be celebrating his 80th birthday on stage in Sydney, but has Vivid become too mainstream? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 30, 2011
Star Australian tenor forced to withdraw from Girl of the Golden West
Opera Queensland has announced Julian Gavin is unable to perform due to prolonged illness. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 28, 2011
YouTube Symphony attracts 33 million views worldwide
Within less than a week, the Sydney Opera House YouTube extravaganza has become the most-watched live music concert on the Internet. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 25, 2011