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.
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.
Richard Tognetti and Timo-Veikko Valve showed fine teamwork in Brahms' Double Concerto, while Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony was charming.
In his new piece, Andrew Ford harnesses the voices of those connected to the land, who see it changing before their eyes.
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.
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.
The British tenor, who spent much of his career in Australia, has died aged 93.
It celebrates its 40th year with six inventive programs next year.
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.
Genevieve Lacey, Andrew Ford, Lyle Chan and the Grigoryan Brothers are among the successful applicants in its latest grants round.
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.
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
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
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