Australia’s first Stradivarius for Satu
The ACO's assistant leader has become the proud player of a rare $1.79-million violin.
June 1, 2011
Spicks and Specks swansong the end of a musical era
ABC1’s upbeat music quiz show calls it quits after seven years. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 31, 2011
Gill to pass Victorian Opera baton to Mills
What does Melbourne's flagship company have in store when it welcomes Richard Mills as artistic director in 2013?
May 30, 2011
Joshua Bell named music director of the ASMF
American violin virtuoso to head London’s iconic Academy of St Martin in the Fields. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 30, 2011
Sydney polishes dancing shoes for Strictly Ballroom musical
Baz Luhrmann’s chooses Sydney to premiere stage adaptation of his iconic film. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 26, 2011
Surplus success for Sydney Theatre Company
Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton take their second bows leading STC into record profit. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 26, 2011
Handel duet receives premiere recording in Sydney
Fiona Campbell breathes new life into an unfairly neglected Baroque masterpiece.
May 26, 2011
Eva Mendes to portray Maria Callas in upcoming biopic
A soap opera and Hollywood starlet will explore the great soprano’s love life. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 23, 2011
Stephen Fry defends classical music in debate
The celebrity dandy championed the artform's relevance for today’s youth.
May 20, 2011
Adelaide Symphony Orchestra pay rise battle resolved
Musicians and management reach agreement after 17 months of negotiations. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 19, 2011
Booker Prize judge protests Philip Roth win
Controversy erupts over the Man Booker International announcement at the Sydney Opera House. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 19, 2011
Lang Lang awarded honorary doctorate by Prince of Wales
The piano superstar becomes the first Chinese recipient of the honour. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 13, 2011
Nellie Melba something to write home about
Australia Post has issued a stamp marking 150 years since the opera singer’s birth. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 12, 2011