Review: Eighth Blackbird (Musica Viva)
Eighth Blackbird delivers tight-as-a-drum ensemble work and irresistible momentum.
February 28, 2017
Review: Australian String Quartet & Arcadia Winds (PIAF)
A perfect match creates a youthful supergroup of unfettered imagination and immense control.
February 20, 2017
Tracing the Echoes and Lines of Arcadia
Musica Viva’s FutureMakers ensemble, Arcadia Winds reflect on the highlights of their first year.
February 16, 2017
Of lobster tales and turtle soup
Lewis Carroll’s crazy conundrums lured Holly Harrison down the rabbit hole in a new chamber work written for Eighth Blackbird. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 10, 2017
Carl Vine defends his comments on ABC live broadcasting
Musica Viva’s AD counters criticisms of factual inaccuracy from the ABC while continuing to focus on the bigger picture. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 30, 2017
Carl Vine denounces the ABC’s evisceration of live broadcasting
Musica Viva’s Artistic Director says current cutbacks betray broadcaster’s Charter and will cripple classical music industry. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 24, 2017
Review: Trio Dali (Musica Viva)
★★★½ ☆ Internationally acclaimed trio delivers stellar Chausson if Beethoven underwhelms. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 13, 2016
Christian-Pierre La Marca on staying fresh and the sportive life
In the lead up to the group's Musica Viva tour, Trio Dali’s cellist talks about life on and off the road.
October 26, 2016
Review: Beilman & Tyson (Musica Viva)
★★★★½ Violinist and pianist deliver robust performances in which neither voice is subordinate. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 11, 2016
Review: Jerusalem Quartet (Musica Viva)
★★★★☆ Israeli quartet offers up staple fare, but perfectly served. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 20, 2016
Vanished Musicians: The lives of Jewish refugees in Australia
A new translation of a seminal investigation examines the fate of dozens, from Jascha Spivakovsky to Marlene Dietrich’s jazz band. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 23, 2016
Musica Viva enters an age of enlightenment
Carl Vine announces a “fantastic year of debuts” for the 2017 season along with the return of some audience favourites. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 15, 2016
Review: The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge (Musica Viva)
★★★★★ A spiritually profound, sensuously crafted performance from the Rolls-Royce of choirs. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 20, 2016