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
★★★★★ 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
★★★★★ 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
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
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
★★★★☆ It may be old music, but Tognetti’s Brahms calls for new ears. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 19, 2015
Beethoven, burglary and the Baroque form the cornerstones of next year’s imaginative programme. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 17, 2015
The French Legion d’Honneur talks about growing out of her pants and how she definitely “ne regret rein”. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 1, 2015
On the eve of their national tour, the Australian Chamber Orchestra give a sneak peek of their Golden Age programme.
June 12, 2015
An unflinchingly truthful, but nonetheless moving commemoration of the ANZAC centenary.
March 17, 2015
Tawadros brothers help Tognetti re-vision Vivaldi in fine style.
February 10, 2015
We examine the cultural phenomenon of Nellie Melba, the Aussie voice that wowed the world.
January 15, 2015