Angry artist bashes Bayreuth over sacking
Jonathan Meese brands Wagner festival organisers “cynical liars.” Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 19, 2014
West Australian Opera announce a crowd-pleasing 2015
Acclaimed imports and co-productions make up the backbone of WAO's next season.
November 17, 2014
Bayreuth Festival sacks controversial 2016 Parsifal director
Jonathan Meese gets the chop despite promising the Wagners a Nazi imagery-free production. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 16, 2014
Renée Fleming to retire from opera within three years
The American singing sensation will continue to perform but only in recital. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 13, 2014
Academic attacks El Sistema as a cult that “enslaves” children
British lecturer belittles José Antonio Abreu and claims Venezuelan system is a "model of absolute tyranny".
November 13, 2014
New Zealand rocker Tim Finn to write major new opera
Split Enz frontman lands Australia’s most ambitious operatic commission of recent years. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 12, 2014
3MBS launch season two of The Talent
Radio station’s hunt for the best emerging classical artist begins second series. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 11, 2014
New acoustic instrument makes space-age sounds
Introducing the Yaybahar - the new acoustic instrument that pretends to be a synthesiser.
November 11, 2014
Gergiev dropped from festival on eve of Australian visit
Polish-themed German festival jettisons conductor for being a friend of Putin. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 10, 2014
Montserrat Caballé reaches deal over Tax Fraud charges
Opera megastar must plead guilty and pay fine to avoid jail time. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 10, 2014
Rattle heads to Oz to helm Australian World Orchestra
Sir Simon becomes the AWO’s latest big-hitter, and this time he’s bringing the wife! Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 9, 2014
Well May We Sing: Whitlam memorialised through song
A musical transformation for late Prime Minister’s speech by The Australian Voices. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 7, 2014
Blanchett speaks for Australian artists at Whitlam memorial
Acclaimed actress pays tribute to the late Prime Minister during touching speech.
November 6, 2014