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Classical Music
features

Schubert’s Ständchen: More than just a simple love song

In their new book, The Song Remains the Same, Andrew Ford and Anni Heino trace the connections between love songs, anthems, protest songs, lullabies, folk songs, jazz standards, lieder and pop.

November 26, 2019
Chamber, Classical Music, Orchestral
Live Review

Review: Brahms & Dvořák (Australian Chamber Orchestra)

Richard Tognetti and Timo-Veikko Valve showed fine teamwork in Brahms' Double Concerto, while Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony was charming.

November 10, 2019
Chamber, Classical Music
features

Andrew Ford on Scenes from Streeton

In his new piece, Andrew Ford harnesses the voices of those connected to the land, who see it changing before their eyes.

October 8, 2019
Chamber, Classical Music
features

Andrew Ford on how inspiration can strike at awkward moments

The composer and broadcaster tells us about his new duet for violinist Tor Frømyhr and cellist David Pereira, and why his dedication to Kim Williams comes with an apology.

October 1, 2019
Classical Music
news

Finalists announced for the 2019 Art Music Awards

Newcomers join established voices in this year’s awards, with more women than men in the running for the prestigious Orchestral Work of the Year category for the first time in the Awards’ history.

July 16, 2019
Classical Music, Opera
news

Gerald English has died

The British tenor, who spent much of his career in Australia, has died aged 93.

February 8, 2019
Chamber, Classical Music
news

The Australia Ensemble announces its 2019 season

It celebrates its 40th year with six inventive programs next year.

November 12, 2018
Classical Music
features

Oliver Knussen Remembered

In the wake of his death, we revisit a wonderful, wide-ranging interview that Andrew Ford did with the British composer/conductor in Aldeburgh in 1992.

July 16, 2018
Classical Music
news

Australia Council grant results announced

Genevieve Lacey, Andrew Ford, Lyle Chan and the Grigoryan Brothers are among the successful applicants in its latest grants round.

May 9, 2018
Classical Music, Orchestral
features

Celebrating Symphonic Australia

Australian compositions may not immediately spring to mind when you consider the great 20th-century symphonies but, argues Rhoderick McNeill, there is a significant body of work worth celebrating.

January 16, 2018
Classical Music
features

Andrew Ford’s The Memory of Music: Extract

The composer and broadcaster reflects on Australian music in 1983 and his relationship with Peter Sculthorpe. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

July 4, 2017
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Opera, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
news

Limelight’s July 2017 issue: Discover the music that time forgot

Seven great maestros choose their favourite underrated composers, plus interviews with Simone Young, Piers Lane and more. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

July 3, 2017
Chamber, Classical Music
features

PLEXUS’s Sydney debut: Stravinsky to Sally Whitwell

The ensemble’s pianist Stefan Cassomenos talks developing Australian culture and the challenges facing young composers. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

June 29, 2017

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