Mandela opera cancelled after three performances
Funding problems have spelled an early end for Madiba: The African Opera. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 28, 2014
Soon you too can smell like Lang Lang
Chinese pianist admits he never washes his suit and announces solution: his first two fragrances. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 26, 2014
Lost Mendelssohn song to receive Australian premiere
Deborah Humble will give the Australian premiere of a work Mendelssohn didn't want you to hear.
May 26, 2014
Dame Kiri says opera critics are “bullies”
Singer weighs into ‘Dumpygate’ affair while Times and Independent critics offer halfhearted apologies. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 23, 2014
Franz-Paul Decker has died
NZ Symphony orchestra’s first Conductor Laureate passes away at 90. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 22, 2014
Sydney Symphony Orchestra doubles its Fellowship
Calling all brass players and percussionists – the SSO wants YOU! Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 22, 2014
Sally Whitwell does her bit for the Tassie forests
One composer’s response to environmental issues is to send a musical as well as a political message. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 22, 2014
“I stand by every word” says ‘sizeist’ opera critic
The Telegraph critic Rupert Christiansen defends his position amidst a storm of controversy. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 22, 2014
Rachmaninov score sells for $2.2 million
Rediscovered manuscript of Russian composer’s ‘original’ Second Symphony goes into private hands. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 21, 2014
Jonas Kaufmann to sing extra concert
Superstar tenor will return to Sydney for one further performance in August. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 21, 2014
Global politics causes controversy at Carnegie Hall
Soprano Karita Mattila speaks out against conductor Valery Gergiev’s support of Vladimir Putin. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 20, 2014
Opera community up in arms over ‘sizeist’ comments
Prominent singers come out in support of colleague attacked for stature rather than voice. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 20, 2014
Nicola Ghiuselev has died
Bulgarian operatic great passes at 77. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 19, 2014