The intersection of classical music with other genres such as rock and pop is growing fast, with novel sounds emerging. But what should we call such collaborations? Classical music? Serious music? And how did the division between highbrow and lowbrow music first come about?
In her new piece for the ACO, Heather Shannon draws on both her classical training and work with indie rock band The Jezabels.
With the orchestra’s lease at Circular Quay ending in December and delays to new studios in Pier 2/3, the orchestra will have to find a new home in 2020.
The ACO and the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir interweave Bach and Pärt with ethereal beauty.
Violinist Ike See will play the 1590 Brothers Amati violin with the orchestra.
In 2018, Estonia celebrated the centenary of its independence by opening the new Arvo Pärt Centre. As the Australian Chamber Orchestra and Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir prepare to tour together, we look into the prism of Pärt’s music, with the help of the composer’s son Michael Pärt.
We reveal our 2018 Artists of the Year. Other features include The Magic Flute, Meryl Tankard's Two Feet and Australian Brandenburg Orchestra at 30.
Arts patron Peter Weiss' gift is the most significant cash donation the venue has ever received.
Despite notable ups and downs, Ian Whitney’s annual report into the number of Australian works performed by the major orchestras sees little improvement year on year.
Beethoven irrefutably was Richard Tognetti’s own.
The violinist's stupendous technique was matched by dazzling lyricism – and he directed the concert to boot.
Long fingers may not have been enough to equip the playwright for the life of a concert pianist, but thanks to the late Ken Tribe and a healthy dose of the ACO, he’s now a classical music true believer.
We spoke to Maria Grenfell and Thomas Misson about their new works for the Hush Foundation ahead of performances by the ACO Collective.
