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Classical Music
features

MSO and Jayson Gillham: A musical controversy

Music is not and never has been isolated from politics, writes Peter Tregear. Melbourne Symphony Orchestra should know this.

August 16, 2024
Classical Music, News
news

MSO cancels concert on security advice; admits “error”

MSO pulls plug on concert having already removed pianist Jayson Gillham from the performance over Gaza comments – and issues apology.

August 15, 2024
Classical Music, News
news

MEAA joins chorus of disapproval over MSO decision to cut Gillham concert

MSO musicians not consulted by management over decision to cancel Jayson Gillham's MSO concert, says MEAA. Concerns raised over freedom of expression.

August 14, 2024
Classical Music, Orchestral
news

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra cancels Jayson Gillham for Gaza comments

The pianist has been removed from an upcoming performance for 'introductory remarks' to a piece dedicated to journalists killed in Gaza.

August 13, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music, Orchestral
news

Canberra Symphony Orchestra announces 2024 season

CSO 2024 delves into the human connection with the surrounding world while platforming a major Mahler work and five world premieres.

August 16, 2023
Classical Music, Orchestral
news

Queensland Symphony Orchestra announces its 2023 season

New Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici reveals his first season, which is full of exciting connections and narrative themes, and includes the start of a Mahler cycle – with a twist.

October 5, 2022
Classical Music, Instrumental
Live Review

Review: Jayson Gillham in Recital (Adelaide Symphony Orchestra)

At times during this stunning recital, Gillham played with such intimacy it felt as if the audience was eavesdropping on an artist playing for his own pleasure.

May 31, 2022
Classical Music, Orchestral
Live Review

Review: Joy (Adelaide Symphony Orchestra)

A fine concert of emotionally charged music featuring pianist Jayson Gillham.

May 29, 2022
Classical Music
features

Jayson Gillham talks Bach, Chopin, and life as an international soloist in the time of COVID

The celebrated Australian pianist talks about how life has changed in recent years, from livestreamed concerts to travelling less, and his plans for the future.

May 26, 2022
Chamber, Classical Music, Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Opera, Orchestral, Theatre, Vocal & Choral
features

On Air & Online: Radio and streaming in June 2022

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

May 23, 2022
Classical Music, Orchestral
news

The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra has launched its 2022 Season

The ASO's impressive 2022 season is one of the country’s bolder efforts, with women composers and living composers well represented.

December 13, 2021
Classical Music, Instrumental
Live Review

Review: Jayson Gillham in Recital (Andrew McKinnon Presentations)

In his first visit to the Top End, Jayson Gillham gave a dazzling recital of Bach transcriptions and his own favourite Chopin works.

October 12, 2021
Classical Music, Dance, Opera, Theatre
features

On Stage: the events you need to see in October 2021

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

September 20, 2021

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