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Classical Music, Opera, Orchestral, Stage
news

Australians at the 2019 Proms

Jessica Cottis and Stuart Skelton will perform at this year's Proms, with Brett Dean composing a musical birthday gift.

April 18, 2019
Classical Music, Theatre
news

STC’s The Secret River to play Edinburgh International Festival

The acclaimed production will be seen in Europe for the first time this August.

March 27, 2019
Chamber, Classical Music
features

Matt Laing on the advantages of being a violist

The rising star composer tells us about working with the Flinders Quartet, Brett Dean, and the perspective you get learning a work from the inside.

February 19, 2019
Classical Music, Opera, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
news

Australians nominated for 2019 International Opera Awards

Brett Dean's Hamlet on DVD, Stuart Skelton's debut recital album, and Pinchgut Opera are among the finalists.

January 30, 2019
Chamber, Classical Music
CD and Other Review

Review: The Scene of the Crime (Colin Currie, Håkan Hardenberger)

All trumpet and drums, but taken to a rather higher level.

January 7, 2019
Classical Music, Opera
CD and Other Review

Review: Dean: Hamlet (Glyndebourne Opera/Vladimir Jurowski)

Glyndebourne’s Hamlet scrubs up splendidly on DVD.

December 13, 2018
Classical Music, Orchestral
Live Review

Review: Beethoven Seven (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)

Claire Edwardes unveils James MacMillan's latest percussion concerto and David Robertson gives us a cracker of a Beethoven 7.

November 9, 2018
Classical Music
features

Brett Dean says goodnight, sweet prince

Ahead of conducting his Hamlet concert suite at ANAM, the composer talks about the ‘spin-offs’ from his opera and turning his attention to other projects.

October 17, 2018
Classical Music, Orchestral
Live Review

Review: The Last Days of Socrates (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)

Brett Dean conjures a dramatic debate between philosophers in his final concert as SSO Artist in Residence.

October 13, 2018
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Extended Play (City Recital Hall)

Not so much a new music tasting plate as a sumptuous multi-course banquet.

August 27, 2018
Classical Music, Orchestral
Live Review

Review: Brahms Revelation: Symphony No 4 (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)

Alban Gerhardt brings Dean's colourful new Cello Concerto to life with subtlety and fire.

August 23, 2018
Classical Music, Opera
features

Dry River Run: Paul Dean on his first opera

The composer and clarinettist tells us about his love of dark operas, transcribing butcherbirds, and how he left home with his bags unpacked.

August 21, 2018
Classical Music, Orchestral
news

Queensland Symphony Orchestra announces 2019 season

QSO Music Director Alondra de la Parra talks to Limelight about a 2019 full of contrasts.

August 15, 2018

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