Opera on Sydney Harbour panned by French critic
Classical magazine Diapason hurls barbs at Opera Australia’s “hideous monstrosity.” Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 11, 2013
Bolshoi dancer confesses to acid attack
Pavel Dmitrichenko and two other men admit to attack on Sergei Filin. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 5, 2013
Dame Kiri to visit Downton Abbey
Opera singer to slug it out with the other Dames as she plays…well, an opera singer. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 4, 2013
Recitals Australia offers something for (very nearly) nothing
Will audiences be tempted to explore “The 20th Century Piano” for just $10? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 4, 2013
Iconic pianist Van Cliburn has died
The charismatic player who won the musical cold war loses his fight with cancer aged 78. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 28, 2013
Barry Otto pulls out of the Kreutzer Sonata
Bad luck comes in threes as Barry Otto becomes the latest star to pull out of an Australian stage production. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 27, 2013
Renowned French organist Marie-Claire Alain has died
One of the last of her generation, and a pupil of Dupré and Duruflé, passes away at 86. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 26, 2013
Legendary German conductor Wolfgang Sawallisch has died
A mighty exponent of Wagner and Strauss, and the last in the tradition of Karajan and Fürtwangler, passes away at 89. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 24, 2013
Opera Australia appoints new CEO
Craig Hassall, former head of English National Ballet, and Olympics guru, is set to return to Australia. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 22, 2013
Sarah Brightman to be blasted into space
She lost her heart to a starship trooper back in 1978 – this time it could be for real. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 21, 2013
March issue of Limelight: Beethoven – Beyond the Symphonies
The new issue reveals how Beethoven poured his most intense emotions into music for his favourite instrument – the piano.
February 20, 2013
Vivid 2013: For Kraftwerk, all autobahns lead to Sydney
The German electronic music giants are set to headline this year’s festival of sound and light. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 20, 2013
Is musical beauty in the brain of the beholder?
(Or how to appreciate Birtwistle in ten short sessions) Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 18, 2013