Elizabeth Connell bequeaths $20,000 prize for dramatic sopranos
Late lamented singer leaves enough money to start the search for the next Turandot.
November 6, 2013
Billions of dollars of looted Nazi artworks recovered
Tax authorities discover an Aladdin’s cave of stolen masterpieces in Munich. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 4, 2013
Perth Festival launches 2014 program
Jonathan Holloway's eclectic mix should have something for everyone plus a few fascinating surprises.
November 1, 2013
Adelaide Festival Centre hits 40 in 2014
The South Australian venue reveals a sophisticated program as the world’s best flock to Adelaide. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 1, 2013
John Wegner pulls out of Melbourne Ring
The respected helden baritone falls victim to Alberich's curse giving Warwick Fyfe a chance to steal the Rheingold.
October 29, 2013
United Nations calls up Lang Lang
Chinese pianist says he’s happy to go into war zones as new Ambassador for Peace. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 28, 2013
Sculpture by the Sea takes art on holiday
Sydney’s Bondi to Tamarama annual event proves more family fun than a bucket and spade. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 28, 2013
Adelaide Festival 2014: Loud and proud
From the iconoclastic John Zorn to a ‘drone metal’ trio head, here is a program not for the faint-hearted. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 25, 2013
New opera targets Hungary’s rising tide of anti-Semitism
Growing anti-Semitism in Hungary inspires opera from composer-conductor Ivan Fischer. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 25, 2013
Three Sydney Con pianists are winners in inaugural awards
First Theme and Variations Awards all go to young players from Sydney. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 24, 2013
Sydney Festival announces 2014 program
Sydney Festival unveils a program of diverse arts and eclectic collaborations.
October 23, 2013
Bolshoi acid attacker goes on trial
Pavel Dmitrchenko makes first court appearance amidst claims, counter-claims and chaotic scenes. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 23, 2013
Man into butterfly wins Blake Prize for Trevor Nickolls
Indigenous artist notches up posthumous win for depicting Aboriginal man’s metamorphosis. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 17, 2013