Blowjobs rock Bayreuth while Barenboim’s Ring resounds
Critics call time on Castorf's Ring while Barenboim shows Londoners how it should be done.
July 31, 2013
Salome and Secret River Sweep the Helpmanns
Opera Australia and Sydney Theatre Company return laden with honours from the 2013 awards ceremony. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 29, 2013
Whitacre’s Virtual Choir 4: Is bigger better?
The popular choral composer’s latest concoction goes for YouTube gold with more than 5000 voices. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 26, 2013
Barenboim blows a gasket as Proms temperatures soar
Conductor berates his concertmaster but Albert Hall's Ring cycle receives rave reviews regardless.
July 26, 2013
Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato reacts to New Mexico teen suicide
Joyce DiDonato speaks out against homophobic bullying in schools after American teenager commits suicide. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 26, 2013
Boston Chief knocked out in Bayreuth
Andris Nelsons concussed after “household accident” at Wagner Festival. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 23, 2013
Long lost work by Britten available for free download
Lost for 68 years, Benjamin Britten’s Roman Wall Blues has been recorded and released for free download. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 18, 2013
August issue of Limelight: Deconstructing the Genius of Bach
Bach’s brilliance and family history uncovered, plus a glimpse into soprano Anna Netrebko’s latest CD recording and pianist David Helfgott’s enduring popularity.
July 17, 2013
Philip Glass opera gets a fragrance
A new adaptation of Philip Glass's opera Akhnaten will diffuse perfume throughout the audience.
July 12, 2013
Convicted sex offender to conduct at Prince Charles’s charity concert
Conductor Robert King convicted in 2007 for sexually abusing choir boys will star in royal charity concert. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 11, 2013
Plácido Domingo hospitalised in Madrid
Spanish opera star Plácido Domingo is recovering after suffering a pulmonary embolism. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 10, 2013
The mystery of Mozart’s burial uncovered
Was the wonder of Salzburg really buried in a mass grave? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 10, 2013
Dutch orchestra set to disband
Drastic budget cuts by the Dutch Government forces the Netherlands Chamber Philharmonic to close. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 9, 2013