Chopin receives a modern-day reimagining
The music of the “Poet of the Piano” have inspired a new album of unique arrangements
September 24, 2014
Maria Callas’ house to become an opera academy
Crumbling neoclassical building finally gets reno go-ahead from Greek government.
September 24, 2014
Metropolitan Opera Death of Klinghoffer protests get nasty
"Burn the sets," says one as hundreds gather in NY to prevent the staging of John Adams' opera.
September 23, 2014
Vienna State Opera Director speaks out on conductor resignations
Dominique Meyer defends himself in a candid interview with an Austrian magazine.
September 22, 2014
Expert warns classical music is failing audiences of the future
Leading educator says we aren’t educating our children to love and listen to the classics.
September 22, 2014
Over-friendly butterfly fails to make flautist flinch
Yukie Ota gives near perfect performance despite insect landing on her face.
September 18, 2014
Chailly’s Brahms wins Gramophone recording of the year
Sir Neville Marriner and Sir James Galway also among the winners. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 18, 2014
Sydney Theatre Company’s Godot headed for London
Hugo Weaving and Richard Roxburgh set to thrill the Brits in 2015.
September 17, 2014
Vienna State Opera left rudderless as second conductor walks
Bertrand de Billy lambasts management as he exits behind Franz Welser-Möst.
September 17, 2014
Anna Patrys wins inaugural Elizabeth Connell Prize
Polish dramatic soprano receives $20,000 in award bequeathed by cherished singer.
September 17, 2014
Darren Pene Pati wins the Montserrat Caballé competition
New Zealand tenor, and one third of Sol3Mio, carries off 12,000 euros.
September 16, 2014
McAllister’s Sleeping Beauty headlines Australian Ballet 2015
Love and beauty will be in the air as AB kicks up its heels with a program of old and new.
September 16, 2014
Grosvenor, Ohlsson, Brewer and Chang head for Adelaide 2015
Pianists old and new, great singers and a dollop of disco set to rock South Australia next year.
September 16, 2014