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
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…
★★★★☆ 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
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
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
On the eve of their national tour, the Australian Chamber Orchestra give a sneak peek of their Golden Age programme.
An unflinchingly truthful, but nonetheless moving commemoration of the ANZAC centenary.
Tawadros brothers help Tognetti re-vision Vivaldi in fine style.
We examine the cultural phenomenon of Nellie Melba, the Aussie voice that wowed the world.
Anthony Marwood and George Enescu co-star in an exquisitely conceived program.
Johnny Greenwood’s a standout amongst an evening of mixed Beethovian pleasures. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
The Radiohead guitarist and composer Jonny Greenwood talks Messiaen, desert islands and dixieland.
Beautiful program, with a unique emotional undercurrent throughout. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
