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Classical Music, News
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Newsworthy: March 2025

A round-up of our recent news reports.

February 24, 2025
Classical Music, News
news

Barenboim announces Parkinson’s diagnosis

The Argentine-Israeli maestro vows to continue his work with the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra "whenever my health allows me to".

February 10, 2025
Classical Music, Orchestral
news

Christian Thielemann to replace Daniel Barenboim at Berlin State Opera

The Berlin-born conductor will succeed Daniel Barenboim, his former boss, who withdrew in January citing serious health concerns.

September 29, 2023
Opera
features

Timo Riihonen: Unearthing Wagner

Ahead of Opera Australia’s Tannhäuser in Concert, the Finnish bass talks to Limelight about his passion for Wagner and those who inspire him.

May 12, 2023
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
features

Have Talent, Will Travel

Siobhan Stagg’s career is skyrocketing. The Australian soprano speaks with us about how she ended up in Berlin, and why her focus is now on the bigger picture.

November 21, 2022
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
Live Review

Review: The Redfern Oratorio (Sydney University Graduate Choir)

Christopher Bowen’s new choral work, based on former Prime Minister Keating's Redfern speech, expresses our determination to reconcile, atone and work to a shared future with First Nations people.

November 15, 2022
Classical Music, Orchestral
news

WASO extends Asher Fisch’s contract

Fisch's tenure will now run until 2025, making him the longest-serving Principal Conductor in the history of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra.

October 28, 2022
Classical Music, Festivals, Orchestral
features

Newsworthy: November 2022

A round-up of our recent news reports.

October 24, 2022
Opera
Live Review

Review: Der Ring des Nibelungen (Staatsoper Berlin)

Standing in for Daniel Barenboim, Christian Thielemann delivers a musical triumph, while director Dmitri Tcherniakov succeeds in honouring Wagner's dramatic intentions.

October 13, 2022
Classical Music, Instrumental
news

Daniel Barenboim steps back from conducting

The decorated maestro has cited a neurological condition and the need to focus on his physical well-being as the reasons for withdrawing from conducting duties for the time being.

October 7, 2022
Chamber, Circus, Classical Music, Dance, Festivals, Instrumental, Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Opera, Orchestral, Stage, Vocal & Choral
features

On Air & Online: Radio and streaming in July 2022

This month’s concert highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.

June 20, 2022
Chamber, Classical Music, Dance, Festivals, Film, Instrumental, Opera, Orchestral
features

On Air & Online: Radio and streaming in March 2022

This month’s concert highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.

February 21, 2022
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
CD and Other Review

Review: Elgar: Sea Pictures & Falstaff (Staatskapelle Berlin)

Barenboim and co. get to the heart of Elgar's most "English" scores

September 30, 2020

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