Professor Earl Owen has died
Surgeon and musician who designed the Sydney Opera House seats passes away at 80. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 3, 2014
Joyce DiDonato: Is this the most inspiring arts speech ever?
Iconic mezzo-soprano gives Juilliard undergrads the benefit of her considerable wisdom. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 2, 2014
QSO to premiere Sibelius’s original Fifth Symphony
The Sibelius Estate grants Rumon Gumba rare permission to conduct an Australian premiere. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 1, 2014
Esa-Pekka Salonen’s app advert goes viral
Contemporary composition has never looked so cool thanks to Finnish composer’s ad for Apple. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 29, 2014
Ashkenazy’s Steinway to go on sale
Piano selected for the Sydney Opera House and autographed by Vladimir Ashkenazy to go on sale. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 28, 2014
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