Composer of the Month: Maurice Ravel
Was Ravel’s music affected by external events and, eventually, mental illness? Absolutely not, says Gerald Larner.
August 30, 2017
Review: Thaïs (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)
A pleasing revival of a French operatic bijou that skilfully confronts eros with agape.
August 28, 2017
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s 2018 season announced
Stuart Skelton, Berlioz’s L’Enfance du Christ and Anne-Sophie Mutter are just some of the highlights among next year’s offerings.
August 8, 2017
Composer of the Month: Jules Massenet
Why did the brilliantly crafted works of one of the greats of 19th-century French opera suddenly disappear from the repertoire?
July 15, 2017
Alina Ibragimova: We musicians deal with compassion
In turbulent times, says the violinist touring Australia, compassion becomes the stock in trade of composers and musicians. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 10, 2017
Review: Das Lied von der Erde (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)
Two mature works superbly realised by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
June 30, 2017
Alma Mahler: Stifled genius or talentless trophy collector?
With so many versions of Alma Mahler, the facts are often difficult to separate from the fiction.
June 20, 2017
Million dollar boost to arts and touring in regional Victoria
The latest grants from Victoria’s regional arts package support local groups and tours by flagship organisations. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 20, 2017
Review: Haydn’s Creation (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)
A spritely and vibrant Creation from Sir Andrew Davis and the MSO.
June 16, 2017
Being a late-starter hasn’t deterred the talented Mr Northey
The in-demand Australian maestro talks about a life of the road and the importance of the message behind the music.
May 5, 2017
Melbourne SO turns its financial fortunes around in 2016
New Managing Director Sophie Galaise is credited with returning the orchestra to surplus, despite the challenging times.
May 4, 2017
Joseph Tawadros’s celebration in C Major
Keen for his instrument to boldly go where no oud has gone before, Joseph Tawadros has looked to Egypt for his new concerto
April 26, 2017
Review: Ives: Symphonies Nos 3 & 4 (Melbourne SO/Sir Andrew Davis)
Davis' Melbourne Ives cycle reaches its complex conclusion.
April 12, 2017