Features
Ahead of his Sibelius cycle with the ASO, Mark Wigglesworth talks about the composer’s radical reinvention of the symphony.
by Jansson J. Antmann
It’s 400 years since the death of John Dowland, the English composer, lutenist, singer (and spy). We trace his career with Iestyn Davies.
by Clive Paget
Victorian Opera takes us inside its new adaptation of Helen Garner’s award-winning novel The Spare Room.
by Caitlin Vincent
In May, Harry Connick Jr. premiered a symphony at Carnegie Hall with Orchestra Victoria. He tells us why it was his most significant performance.
by Jo Litson
Twenty-five years after founding her innovative contemporary dance company, Lucy Guerin is ready to embrace the next chapter in her career.
by Jane Albert
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Soundings
Interview
Going solo in 2024, Joshua Batty talks about how he is expanding the flute repertoire.
by Jansson J. Antmann
On the Record
Piano postcards by Stephen Hough, orchestral works by Mahler and Sibelius, chamber music from home and abroad, and a makeover for the Eton Choirbook.
by Clive Paget
Cutting Edge
Ensemble Offspring celebrates the 90th birthday of revered Minimalist composer Steve Reich with a special concert.
by Liam Heitmann-Ryce-LeMercier
Classical Music
American guitarist and composer Bryce Dessner is about to join the Sydney Symphony Orchestra for two programs of his work. He discusses his compositions.
by Maddy Briggs
Theatre
Helen Thomson chats as she prepares to star in the hit comedy The Unfriend for Sydney Theatre Company.
by Elissa Blake
Books
★★★★ Grounding the Broadway legend in historical context, this biography balances skill and scandal.
by Jansson J. Antmann
Film
★★★★★ This powerful post #MeToo documentary reveals how defamation laws have been weaponised to silence survivors.
by Diana Simmonds
In the Limelight
Coda
Guy Noble's Soapbox
As part of a recent cultural delegation to Zhejiang province, Guy Noble was impressed by what he saw, particularly at the Conservatory of Music.
Playing Up
Avra Banerjee recently took home the WAM (West Australian Music) Song of the Year Award in the Global Act category. He tells us why his sarod is like a member of family.
World Premiere
The Farm’s Co-Artistic Director Gavin Webber introduces its new production, which addresses mortality and premieres at Brisbane Festival.
5 Questions For
The Dutch cellist discusses the ambitious recital program he and Australian pianist Piers Lane are performing at Melbourne Recital Centre.
My Music
From the Spice Girls and K-pop to Chopin and Billie Holiday, Australia’s 2016 Eurovision representative returns to her roots on her latest album.
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