Carl Vine’s latest work is definitely on the verge…
From the edge of dreams to the dread of the Doppelgänger, the composer conjures five fantasies for his trombone protagonist.
March 22, 2017
Carl Vine defends his comments on ABC live broadcasting
Musica Viva’s AD counters criticisms of factual inaccuracy from the ABC while continuing to focus on the bigger picture. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 30, 2017
Carl Vine denounces the ABC’s evisceration of live broadcasting
Musica Viva’s Artistic Director says current cutbacks betray broadcaster’s Charter and will cripple classical music industry. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 24, 2017
Review: A Sea Symphony (Sydney Philharmonia Choirs)
★★★★☆ Brett Weymark’s foam-flecked Vaughan Williams conquers the high seas. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 23, 2016
Brett Weymark on setting sail with Ralph Vaughan Williams
The conductor explains why A Sea Symphony launches his soul on a passage to choral heaven. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 13, 2016
Musica Viva enters an age of enlightenment
Carl Vine announces a “fantastic year of debuts” for the 2017 season along with the return of some audience favourites. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 15, 2016
Musica Viva to champion more female composers
The Hildegard Project will commission new works from Australian women composers. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 13, 2015
Carl Vine: Viva La Festival
In their 70th birthday year, it seems that Musica Viva have pulled out all the stops.
March 10, 2015
Ten Australian composers you need to hear
Australia's finest musical minds tell us what they think makes our top 10 truly great.
January 24, 2015
Major cuts to ABC Classic FM’s programming confirmed
Limelight obtains exclusive details of cuts to the ABC’s classical music station. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 24, 2014
Review: King’s College, Cambridge Choir (Musica Viva)
Stephen Cleobury sorts the men from the boys in glorious harmony.
July 22, 2014
Carl Vine, Graeme Koehne and Deborah Cheetham get AOs
Composers, philanthropists and an opera singer head arts awards in Queen’s Birthday Honours. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 8, 2014
Review: Concert review: Sitkovetsky Trio (Musica Viva)
Brit Trio conquer Melbourne with Czech and Russian fare, plus Carl Vine's 60th birthday present.
March 26, 2014