The two double bass players, who will share a desk in the upcoming Australian World Orchestra season, speak about the pleasures and challenges to be found at the deep end of the string section.
Curator Hannah Fink takes us through the musical specials at the Sydney Opera House's acclaimed restaurant.
If you call a piece Symphony, the weight of history bears down on you, says Paul Dean as he talks to Christopher Lawrence about his new work celebrating the Australian World Orchestra's first decade.
Highlights this month include Sir Simon Rattle on Janáček’s Vixen, Paul Dean on his new “Symphony” for the Australian World Orchestra, Alan Cumming on Adelaide and ageing, and Amanda Harris on representation and cultural appropriation.
A new "Symphony" by Paul Dean will form the centrepiece of a three-city tour.
In this week's column, Angus McPherson checks out concerts by violinist Lisa Batiashvili in Berlin, the Australian World Orchestra and Zubin Mehta in Melbourne, and takes Concert Roulette for a spin.
This week's highlights include Sir Simon Rattle conducting the Australian World Orchestra and Simone Young conducting the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
Reporting from Paris, the Australian World Orchestra’s Alexander Briger discusses his new daily routine, his thoughts about the industry’s future, and how music lovers might pass this difficult time.
A crack squad from the Australian World Orchestra delivers a thoroughly enjoyable evening of chamber music.
Love, torture and death are all vividly painted in Janáček’s rhapsody for orchestra Taras Bulba. Australian World Orchestra Artistic Director and Janáček specialist Alexander Briger tells us about the Czech composer’s Russian obsession and why his retelling of Gogol’s bloody tale is one of his greatest masterpieces.
Ermonela Jaho talks about Anna Bolena, we learn the true story behind Come From Away, and Nico Muhly discusses his three Australian commissions.
The Australian conductor tells us about growing up in a musical clan, founding the Australian World Orchestra, and reducing the work load to better enjoy performances and time with his young family.
Inside the issue: Ute Lemper, Requiems to die for, Rossini's Il Viaggio a Reims, ZOFO's new Pictures at an Exhibition, the Bolshoi Ballet and more.
