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
Vienna Phil announces return to Australia
The programme of the year’s most anticipated orchestral event has been revealed, but will Vienna surpass Berlin? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 5, 2011
Sydney Film Festival programme unveiled
Sundance and Cannes favourites, Gael Garcia Bernal and a Japanese love story among this year’s cinematic offerings. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 4, 2011
Classical charity album raises funds for Japan’s earthquake and tsunami relief
Vladimir Ashkenazy, Mitsuko Uchida and Seiji Ozawa join the cause with a new benefit album. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 4, 2011
Breaking news: Puccini’s long-lost “Australian” opera surfaces
The monumental discovery of an unfinished score reveals a composer fascinated with the exoticism of the land down under. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 31, 2011
Dame Joan classics and new Australian productions launch international opera label
Opera Australia will be the first company represented in a series of new CDs and DVDs. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 31, 2011
Welsh tenor and Opera Australia guest artist Robert Tear has died
Moffatt Oxenbould pays tribute to the singer admired for his work with Neil Armfield and Richard Hickox.
March 31, 2011