Ahead of his 70th birthday bash, Victorian Opera’s Artistic Director tells Angus McPherson about honing his skills in the percussion section, the best (and worst) conductors, and the pleasures of opera.
Baritone Thomas Hampson returns to the venue’s concert series, alongside Nicola Benedetti, Ingrid Fliter and James Ehnes – who celebrates Beethoven’s birthday with a violin sonata cycle.
An utterly superlative evening of chamber music by one of the world’s great quartets.
In his new piece, Andrew Ford harnesses the voices of those connected to the land, who see it changing before their eyes.
Wilma Smith tells us about the new competition, which will run in the years between the Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition, and how music can learn a thing or two from sport.
Experimental pianist Margaret Leng Tan, famous for her performances on toy piano, tells us about her work with John Cage and George Crumb, and how she learned to caw like a crow.
A truly memorable recital in which brilliant technique was used not to blind, but to illuminate.
A spellbinding glimpse at a new era for the ground-breaking Brodsky Quartet.
The Artistic Director of 3MBS's Dvořák Marathon talks about the Czech composer's overlooked gems.
Stars of its annual concert series, celebrating its 10th year, include pianist Kirill Gerstein, early music pioneer Jordi Savall and soprano Nicole Car.
Sixteen ensembles will battle it out in Melbourne this July. We take a look at what’s in store for competitors and audiences at one of the world’s great chamber music launching pads.
The ensemble's newly launched Composition Prize is worth $1500 prize money and includes a number of career development opportunities.
The Betty Amsden Foundation has helped implement a wide-ranging program for families in memory of the late philanthropist.
