Mark Holdsworth wins 2018 Arcadia Winds Composition Prize
The young, Perth-based composer will receive $1,500 in prize money and flights to Melbourne for the premiere of his winning composition.
September 7, 2018
Extended Play: a new music perfect storm
Part marathon, part tasting plate, part John Cage’s Musicircus, Lyle Chan’s 12-hour festival will see Australia’s most innovative music-makers converge on City Recital Hall.
August 2, 2018
Review: Chi’s Cakewalk (Jason Noble, Scott Davie)
Solo debut showcases clarinet in Australian compositions.
April 30, 2018
Review: Murphy (The Australian Ballet)
A very entertaining, richly deserved tribute to one of our national treasures.
April 7, 2018
Celebrating Symphonic Australia
Australian compositions may not immediately spring to mind when you consider the great 20th-century symphonies but, argues Rhoderick McNeill, there is a significant body of work worth celebrating.
January 16, 2018
Musica Viva moves into slick new national office
The new premises at Green Square boasts administrative space, a performance and recording studio, and a production suite.
September 25, 2017
Why are classical musicians so reluctant to talk about pop?
Elena Kats-Chernin likes Michel Legrand and Michael Kieran Harvey likes Living Colour. Could speaking about pop remove barriers?
September 14, 2017
Musica Viva Australia’s 2018 season announced
Avi Avital, Ray Chen, Joyce Yang and András Schiff are all on the menu in next year’s season.
August 9, 2017
Review: Current (Nexas Quartet)
A riveting release featuring five leading Australian composers.
May 19, 2017
Review: Faster (Australian Ballet)
A mixed triple bill showcasing the physical power of contemporary ballet.
April 3, 2017
Why is no one vomiting in timpani any more?
Australian composer Matthew Hindson discusses the dangers and pay-offs of risk-taking for emerging composers.
November 23, 2016
Review: Of Magic & Madness (Verbrugghen Ensemble)
★★★★½ Definitive performances prove madness can be catching. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 5, 2016
Australian Ballet invites you down the rabbit hole in 2017
A ballet based on Alice in Wonderland and a new Wayne McGregor work with a Steve Reich score are the new season highlights. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 26, 2016