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.
The Berlin-born conductor will succeed Daniel Barenboim, his former boss, who withdrew in January citing serious health concerns.
Ahead of Opera Australia’s Tannhäuser in Concert, the Finnish bass talks to Limelight about his passion for Wagner and those who inspire him.
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.
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.
Fisch's tenure will now run until 2025, making him the longest-serving Principal Conductor in the history of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra.
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Standing in for Daniel Barenboim, Christian Thielemann delivers a musical triumph, while director Dmitri Tcherniakov succeeds in honouring Wagner's dramatic intentions.
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.
This month’s concert highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.
This month’s concert highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.
Barenboim and co. get to the heart of Elgar's most "English" scores
This week, Deborah Jones immerses herself in Cathy Marston's memorable ballet The Cellist about Jacqueline du Pré, and recommends New York City Ballet in Balanchine's Dream and Akram Khan in Xenos.
The yellow label’s new initiative, DG Premium, will focus on concert-length productions, from archive recordings to ticketed live-streamed concert events – including a virtual Bayreuth Festival.