It was the sound of the “long-slidey-thing” that opened up the world of classical music for this conductor. He reflects on the influence of Kleiber, his time as an orchestral assistant, and his passion for new music.
July 12, 2019
Ermonela Jaho talks about Anna Bolena, we learn the true story behind Come From Away, and Nico Muhly discusses his three Australian commissions.
July 1, 2019
Nicholas Carter couldn’t be happier with the way the ASO has nurtured and developed his career. But as he tells Jo Litson, with a new position in Austria, and other exciting international offers in his calendar, it’s time to put down the baton as Adelaide’s Principal Conductor.
June 27, 2019
Australian pianist Jayson Gillham gives a mesmerising performance, with Nicholas Carter and the ASO providing perfect support.
June 14, 2019
Growing up with Pinchas Zukerman’s famous tone ringing in his ears, it didn’t take much to persuade Israeli composer Avner Dorman to compose a double concerto to celebrate the violinist’s significant year.
June 14, 2019
Featuring an excellent cast, Stuart Maunder's Vixen is a highly imaginative romp.
May 22, 2019
A concert which will be talked about for some time.
May 10, 2019
The German clarinettist tells us about the instruments that lay under and on top of the piano, career choices and the challenges and pleasures to be found in Mozart, Weber and working with Yuja Wang.
April 24, 2019
A back-to-basics Carmen successfully staged outdoors.
March 25, 2019
The Grigoryan brothers get comfortable with JS Bach.
March 18, 2019
Natsuko Yoshimoto is the newest custodian of the 18th-century violin, which she took for a spin in the orchestra's Season Opening Gala on the weekend.
February 4, 2019
A refined sound from the orchestra, with stellar soloists and deft work from the Adelaide Chamber Singers.
December 19, 2018