World’s most valuable Strad auctioned for tsunami fund
A $10-million violin goes to a worthy cause.
May 5, 2011
Baz Luhrmann writ large on canvas wins Moran Portrait Prize
Archibald darling Vincent Fantauzzo receives $150,000 for his painting of the film director. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 4, 2011
Paul Stanhope’s double take at the ART Music Awards
The Australian composer honoured with two major prizes. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 4, 2011
Multi million-dollar Picasso gift for Sydney Uni
A masterpiece from a mystery donor will raise funds for scientific research. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 4, 2011
New British compositions a gift for the Royal Wedding
Prince William and Kate Middleton announce music for today's big event.
April 29, 2011
Farewell to American composer Peter Lieberson (1946-2011)
The husband and collaborator of Lorraine Hunt Lieberson has died of cancer.
April 28, 2011
Chinese-American opera wins Pulitzer Prize
Zhou Long's Madame White Snake honoured for its cross-cultural take on ancient legend.
April 19, 2011
Ben Quilty wins Archibald Portrait Prize
Full honours for Archibald favourite Ben Quilty’s painting of Margaret Olley. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 15, 2011
Legendary Australian opera singer Donald Shanks dies of heart attack
The operatic community in Australia and abroad is mourning the loss of bass-baritone Don Shanks, who passed away on Friday.
April 11, 2011
Juan Diego Florez delivers his firstborn minutes before singing at the Met
The famed tenor assisted in the birth of his son with Australian wife Julia… then rushed on stage.
April 11, 2011
Legendary Aussie tenor honoured by the Paris Opera
Listen to a track from the Australian tenor who sang with Sutherland and Callas, dazzling Europe in the 1960s Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 8, 2011
Archibald’s prestigious Packing Room Prize awarded
A painting of Matt Moran in a controversial setting and pose has been pronounced the favourite of Art Gallery NSW staff. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 8, 2011
The Emerson String Quartet, Leif Ove Andsnes sign to Sony
Sony Classical lures major artists away from EMI Classics and Deutsche Grammophon in two surprise signings. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 7, 2011