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. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
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
Classical GRAMMY Awards 2013
Met Opera Ring and Chicago new-music sextet Eighth Blackbird head the impressive list of winners.
February 13, 2013
Red Sails in the sunset for Opera House
Chinese New Year celebrations kick off in style on Sydney Harbour. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 11, 2013
Julie Andrews to tour Australia
The legendary performer will appear on stage with an old pal from the Sound of Music. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 9, 2013
Year of the Snake gets the classical treatment
Chinese opera stars head to Melbourne for the New Year – just don’t expect the Blue Danube. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 5, 2013