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. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
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. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
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. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
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
Simon Tedeschi: Pianist and Prankster
The Australian pianist tells us why he's letting his inner child take the stage.
September 15, 2014
Royal Opera House to target toddlers
Will youth-aimed programming provide Covent Garden with next generation of opera lovers?
September 12, 2014
Going Björk: Classical meets choral meets quirky and cool
Icelandic a capella gets a dose of Aussie sunshine as the Sydney Chamber Choir takes on Björk.
September 10, 2014
Myers’ farewell season celebrates ‘Australia’s got theatre talent’
New work and re-imaginings (oh, and Robyn Nevin in Mother Courage) characterise Belvoir's 2015 season.
September 9, 2014