Critical mauling and a rape take top off Kiri’s Downton moment
Opera singer panned as sexual violence downstairs leaves viewers reeling.
October 7, 2013
Minnesota Orchestra farewells Vänskä
Locked out orchestra sends off their Finnish Principal Conductor with a series of farewell concerts.
October 7, 2013
Amy Dickson becomes first Aussie to win a Classical BRIT
Sydney-born saxophonist beats off stiff competition to take home Breakthrough Artist Award. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 4, 2013
Dickson, Hansen, Sheldon and Whitwell to slug it out at ARIAS
Two singers, a pianist and a sax player go head to head with Nigel Westlake for Best Classical Album. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 3, 2013
John Hopkins has died
The noted conductor and a legendary director of music for the ABC has passed away at the age of 86. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 1, 2013
Berlin Philharmonic leads mass orchestra strike
Orchestral musicians around Germany are replacing their instruments with picket signs in a nationwide walkout. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 1, 2013
Queensland Ballet announces major coup for 2014
Queensland Ballet snags the Australian premiere of Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet as part of its 2014 season. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 30, 2013
Benjamin Britten war scores get concert premiere
Britten’s scores for films and radio-plays written during WWII to get first public performance, 70 years on. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 27, 2013
James Levine: The Met rejoices at comeback kid’s triumphant return
The Maestro’s Cosí from a motorized wheelchair brought the house down – and that’s before a note was played. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 26, 2013
Met Opera chief’s braces clinch it for Russian gay rights protesters
Picketers claim the victory as Gergiev and Netrebko are heckled at gala performance. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 25, 2013
A bold new artistic adventure for Adelaide Symphony in 2014
The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra announces its 2014 season, unveiling a program of diverse repertoire and international soloists. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 24, 2013
Art packs ’em in as Sydney Contemporary exceeds expectations
Inaugural three-day art fair at Carriageworks is a hit, attracting more than 28,000 visitors. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 23, 2013
Vienna comes to Brissy (and Toowoomba)
Camerata of St John’s have bagged ABQ violin legend Gerhard Schultz. Brendan Joyce discusses how and why. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 20, 2013