The Battle to re-discover Britten
A Britten score, believed to be long lost, surfaces after years in an American warehouse. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 2, 2013
Vasily Petrenko under fire for remarks on women conductors
Charismatic Russian-born conductor tells Norwegian newspaper that orchestras play better under men. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 31, 2013
Calls to cancel Zubin Mehta’s Kashmir concert
The Indian Maestro’s announcement that he will conduct a concert in Kashmir has met with strong opposition. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 30, 2013
Tim Winton premiere at heart of Victorian Opera’s 2014 Season
Richard Mills announces a new opera from Iain Grandage, a legendary Traviata and another Sondheim musical. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 28, 2013
ART Music Award Winners 2013 Announced
Brett Dean and George Dreyfus head the list of winners in a diverse cross-section of Australian arts talent. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 26, 2013
Tognetti channels his inner Time Lord for the ACO 2014 Season
Dawn Upshaw, Anthony Marwood and Yevgeny Sudbin are among the guests at the ACO’s pre-fortieth birthday party. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 26, 2013
Violinist makes one-man stand against Putin’s anti-gay laws
Keith Pascoe, violinist of the Vanbrugh Quartet, stands down for upcoming Moscow trip. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 26, 2013
Melbourne Symphony lowers ticket prices for 2014 Season
MSO announces 2014 season, cheaper adult tickets, and a new artistic adventure. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 22, 2013
Musicians judged on looks, not sound
New study finds our judgement of musical performances relies on our eyes, more than our ears. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 22, 2013
Jonas Kaufmann heads down under
With Kaufmann, Sir David McVicar and Kasper Holten, Lyndon Terracini pulls out the big guns for Opera Australia’s 2014 season. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 21, 2013
Butterfly set to float over Sydney Harbour
Opera Australia will give Puccini’s classic a contemporary makeover for 2014’s Handa Opera season. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 21, 2013
Opera singer collapses and dies in rehearsal
Veteran bass Richard Angas, made famous as Jonathan Miller’s Mikado, has passed away at 71. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 20, 2013
September Issue of Limelight: Ten Maestros on Ten Masterworks
Ten maestros discuss the music they are passionate about, Isserlis on his newest recording, Ibragimova on hers and the stories behind the most famous musical portraits.
August 20, 2013