Elliott Carter receives French Legion of Honour aged 104
The American composer
September 17, 2012
YouTube spoof sensations The Piano Guys sign to Sony
Sending up Star Wars, The Bourne Identity and Coldplay has landed the goofy duo a record deal. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 17, 2012
American composer William Duckworth has died
The Internet pioneer and father of postminimalism has lost his battle with cancer. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 16, 2012
Australian baritone Duncan Rock wins £10,000 Chilcott prize
The Perth-born singer played a raunchy, bisexual Don Giovanni in London. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 14, 2012
Bryn Terfel joins the MSO in Sir Andrew Davis’ 2013 Gala
The Welsh bass-baritone will sing with the Melbourne Symphony in Davis’ inaugural concert. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 12, 2012
Fungal infection may be next best thing to a Strad
Magic mushrooms: Swiss scientist discovers fungus that makes wood fit for a Stradivarius. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 10, 2012
Katherine Jenkins calls police over death threats
The mezzo received distressing messages on Twitter following rumours of an affair with David Beckham. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 4, 2012
New Dean appointed at ANU School of Music
Peter Tregear takes up the baton at a troubled music institution in transition. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 3, 2012
Australian piano historian and collector Denis Condon has died
The Condon music roll archive captures the playing of more than 700 pianists including Debussy and Gershwin. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 31, 2012
Choreographer Boris Eifman receives Putin’s highest honour
Russian dance master awarded Order for the Merit to the Fatherland as his company debuts in Melbourne. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 29, 2012
Hahn-Bin no more: violinist changes name to Amadeus Leopold
Classical music’s most extreme hipster reinvents himself with a striking new stage name. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 28, 2012
Andrew Upton to remain artistic director of STC
Cate Blanchett’s departure leaves Upton flying solo at the helm of Sydney Theatre Company. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 24, 2012
Michael Kieran Harvey piano scholarship awarded
Two young Australian talents share in the $50,000 prize. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 23, 2012