Jamie Barton named ‘Singer of the World’
The BBC’s prestigious competition has crowned a new champion.
June 27, 2013
Can you Spotify classical music?
Spotify is changing how people experience their favourite music online. But is it useful for classical music fans? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 26, 2013
Obscure brass instrument gets its second wind
Australian ophicleide virtuoso Nick Byrne inspires US composer William Perry’s newest major concerto. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 25, 2013
Hundreds take the plunge in MOFO’s nude swim
Hardy bathers brave freezing River Derwent during Dark MOFO Festival. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 22, 2013
Craft pushes Stravinsky out of the closet
Russian composer is ‘outed’ as bisexual by his former assistant. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 21, 2013
Japan Pill-harmonic claims Brahms cures constipation
Japanese orchestra wins Cannes Lion Award for its musical drug therapies. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 21, 2013
Anthony Negus to conduct Melbourne Ring?
British Wagner specialist is rumoured to be the name in the frame to rescue Opera Australia's Ring.
June 20, 2013
July issue of Limelight: Maria Callas – The Ultimate Diva
A look at opera singers old and new, from Callas to Kaufmann, with more than a side glance at Shostakovich and Salieri.
June 18, 2013
Scientists reveal what Callas should have sung
Medea’s final aria, hidden by Cherubini, sees the light of day after 200 years under charcoal. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 18, 2013
Sydney Conservatorium to get some Latin flair
New Head of Conducting Eduardo Diazmuñoz has succeeded where Humperdinck, Ravel and Schoenberg apparently failed. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 16, 2013
‘Pop up’ string quartet on a plane goes viral
Nearly two million people watch Philadelphia Orchestra’s impromptu Dvořák on a grounded aircraft. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 15, 2013
Chicago Symphony’s principal horn retires
The legendary Dale Clevenger steps down after 47 years at the top of his game. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 15, 2013
Aussie orchestral fraudster dodges deportation
Deportation to Australia would be an infringement of his human rights, says judge.
June 14, 2013