Górecki’s Symphony of Sorrowful Songs turns 50
Ahead of a free public concert of Henryk Górecki’s Symphony No. 3 in Melbourne, Peter Tregear unpacks a work that rose from the modernist margins to the top of the charts.
Ahead of a free public concert of Henryk Górecki’s Symphony No. 3 in Melbourne, Peter Tregear unpacks a work that rose from the modernist margins to the top of the charts.
Following a triumphant showcase of all nine Beethoven symphonies in 2024, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra returns with a Brahms festival. Jaime Martín tells us why.
US Conductor Jonathon Hayward reveals the full weight of Shostakovich's Leningrad Symphony.
During his upcoming Australian tour, the great Welsh bass-baritone will be sharing his favourite music and the knowledge he has accumulated over 40 years in the spotlight.
Jayson Gillham, Hilary Geddes and The Cat Empire are among this year's ARIA Award nominations alongside Genesis Owusu and Tame Impala.
As he puts his finishing touches to his new Flute Concerto, Joe Chindamo tells Jansson J. Antmann how he has translated Dorothy Parker’s cynicism into music.
Virtual reality, First Nations collaborations and youth programs are taking the Orchestra into new territory.
Music by Guilmant and Widor and Nolan at his showman finest: bold and confident.
The MSO flips the script on the ways in which movie music and sound effects are experienced.
A cherished masterpiece by Mahler, a timely Beethoven celebration and 14 new MSO commissions – 12 by Australian composers – in the mix.
Sheku Kanneh-Mason shines in Finnis’ atmospheric concerto before an electrifying Tchaikovsky finale.
Danielle de Niese and the MSO keep the winter blues at bay with a showcase that aims straight for the heart.
Ahead of their upcoming tour, Dutch piano duo Lucas & Arthur Jussen tell Jansson J. Antmann how brotherly love sustains them on the road.