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
Annie Leibovitz MCA’s picture-perfect triumph
The photographer's Sydney retrospective closes with record attendance.
May 12, 2011
Good fairy smiles on Wicked box office takings
The music theatre phenomenon celebrates 1000 performances in Oz. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 12, 2011
Ashkenazy extends Sydney Symphony contract
A new portrait of the maestro has been unveiled to celebrate his continuing work with the SSO. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 9, 2011
Tori Amos composes “classical” songs for Deutsche Grammophon
Queen of alternative rock set to make classical debut on the Yellow Label. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 6, 2011
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