Daniel Smith wins Luigi Mancinelli Opera Conductors’ Comp
The young Australian maestro strikes gold in Italy. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 21, 2012
Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy pens dark Rapunzel ballet
The British author turns her hand to dance in an adaptation of Grimm’s twisted fairytale. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 20, 2012
Chinese composer Tan Dun wins Hamburg Bach Prize
The composer of the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon film score has his sights set on Oz. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 19, 2012
Join Limelight and Anthony Marwood for music and high tea
Musica Viva and Limelight editor Francis Merson host an afternoon of intimate chamber music and conversation.
August 17, 2012
EMI to release Fifty Shades of Grey classical album
The erotic novel everyone is talking about has spawned a classical music compilation. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 17, 2012
Belohlavek withdraws from Melbourne’s Czech Phil concerts
Young Czech conductor Jakub Hrusa to take his place at the podium.
August 15, 2012
Limelight September issue on sale now!
Red-hot maestro Gustavo Dudamel on how his orchestra is changing the world. Plus, the return of Hamer Hall. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 14, 2012
Andrey Lebedev wins Adelaide International Classical Guitar Comp
The 21-year-old victor picks up a $16,000 custom-made guitar along with his prize money. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 13, 2012
Carlo Curley, saviour of Melbourne Town Hall organ, has died
The “Pavarotti of the organ” was the “catalyst” for the restoration of Melbourne’s fine instrument. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 13, 2012
Sydney Symphony launches 2013 season
Concert performances of The Flying Dutchman and a guest appearance by Barry Humphries are just two of many highlights in SSO 2013 Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 10, 2012
2012 Opera News Award-winners announced
American publication recognises Mirella Freni, Dawn Upshaw, David Daniels, Simon Keenlyside and Eric Owens Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 10, 2012
Charles Ives’ house destined for demolition?
Investors threaten to demolish the home of great American composer Charles Ives.
August 9, 2012
Volunteers contribute $10 million to community orchestras
New research has shed light on Australia’s community-based orchestras, which survive on $10-million worth of volunteer hours every year. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 9, 2012