Elisabeth Leonskaja: A Russian lioness of the keyboard
The Georgian-born pianist talks about growing up in the Soviet Union, the Russian school and meeting Shostakovich.
August 25, 2016
The ACO to climb mountains and other musical summits
In a diverse 2017 season, cinema and Americana rub shoulders with classical masters and contemporary voices. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 16, 2016
Review: Sequenza Italiana (Australian Chamber Orchestra)
Quintessentially Italian concert celebrates the sensory pleasures of music.
June 27, 2016
Sydney lights up for first week of Vivid 2016
The annual festival of lights, art and ideas sounds as good as it looks, as it reaches this year’s halfway point. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 6, 2016
Review: Cinemusica (ACO, Synergy Percussion)
A celebration of music written and repurposed for the screen.
April 6, 2016
The sounds of the screen: ACO’s Cinemusica
A good score can transform a film but cinema can also change our understanding of music, as Richard Tognetti explains. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 4, 2016
Review: Review: Beethoven & the 21st century (ACO Collective)
ACO's latest Finnish recruit gets off to a stimulating start.
February 17, 2016
Didgeridoo talent from Arnhem Land joins ACO on U.S. tour
Shelton Murray will accompany the Australian Chamber Orchestra on their American tour this month. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 15, 2016
Credible, classical, cool: finding the future of music
ACO Artistic Director, Richard Tognetti, shares how a new breed of composer is bringing classical music into the 21st century. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 10, 2016
Review: Review: Sol Gabetta and the Basel Chamber Orchestra
★★★★★ ACO plays host as Swiss band makes most impressive debut. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 30, 2015
Review: Olli Mustonen, Bach & Shostakovich (ACO)
★★★★★ Compelling programme proves the Finn is, as promised, a “triple threat”. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 21, 2015
Unique concert to shine the spotlight on suicide
Sydney’s finest classical musicians come together with life-affirming music to address the issue of suicide. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 9, 2015
Roger Benedict: Concert for Life
A musician’s plan to raise awareness of suicide prevention. Three years ago my godson Alex took his own life, aged 24. He was a wonderful young man who had so much to give and so much still to experience. Along with all his friends and family I was left wondering what I could have done to help prevent his death. I started to read about suicide and was shocked at the statistics; suicide is the biggest cause of death for people aged 15-45 and accounts for twice the number of deaths as road accidents. Deaths by suicide have reached a ten-year peak; this equates to almost 7 deaths by suicide every day in Australia, and it is estimated that for every completed suicide as many as 30 people attempt. These are our friends, our colleagues, our neighbours, people from literally all walks of life. So many lives are wasted. I realised we need to start talking about suicide much more openly, and learn how to better support those at risk. Concert for Life from ∑ ∞ on Vimeo. I hatched a plan. September 10, 2015 is World Suicide Prevention Day so I decided to organise a concert on this day to…
August 21, 2015