Aurora Orchestra to headline 2014 Melbourne Festival
UK Orchestra's residency promises to fuse classical and contemporary.
July 28, 2014
Barrie Kosky to be first Aussie to direct at Bayreuth
Berlin-based Australian original will direct a new Meistersinger in 2017.
July 28, 2014
Julian Lloyd Webber says competitions are “corrupt”
British cellist encourages young musicians to “think outside the box” to succeed in a tough music industry.
July 28, 2014
Carlo Bergonzi has died
The great Verdi tenor passes on two weeks after his 90th birthday.
July 26, 2014
Metropolitan Opera threatened with lockout next week
Orchestra and unions accuse Peter Gelb of long-planned cynical strategy.
July 23, 2014
Judith Weir: By Royal Appointment
Respected composer becomes first female Master of the Queen’s Music.
July 23, 2014
Ring director threatens Bayreuth with legal action
Controversial director Frank Castorf accuses Wagner's heirs of artistic interference.
July 22, 2014
Maria Callas brought to life in Master Class
In a role of a lifetime, Australian actress Maria Mercedes will portray the famous soprano in Terrence McNally's award-winning play.
July 21, 2014
August 2014: The Opera Issue
Kaufmann, four Strauss operas, 12 unknown operatic gems and Philip Glass's minimalist answer to the Ring Cycle.
July 18, 2014
Tamar Iveri plans LGBTI charity concert
Disgraced soprano will perform in support of sexual minorities and victims of violence.
July 18, 2014
Eight-year-old draws hundreds to front yard for piano recital
Entire neighbourhood shows up for concert after garden sign goes viral.
July 16, 2014
Getting in on the Musical Joke
The Australian Haydn Ensemble’s program of lesser-known, and even slightly odd works are no laughing matter.
July 16, 2014
Berlin Phil Commemorates Karajan
Orchestra celebrates their old maestro in the Digital Concert Hall for the 25th anniversary of his death.
July 16, 2014