Academic attacks El Sistema as a cult that “enslaves” children
British lecturer belittles José Antonio Abreu and claims Venezuelan system is a "model of absolute tyranny".
November 13, 2014
Benedetti, Balsom and De Niese join The Impossible Orchestra
Classical celebrities mix it with the likes of Kylie, Elton and Pharrell for Beach Boys charity release.
October 7, 2014
Review: Nicola Benedetti (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)
International guests join Melbourne’s recently returned orchestral heroes.
September 15, 2014
Review: Nicola Benedetti (Utzon Music Series)
Scottish fiddler turns on the Gaelic charm with Mozart, Prokofiev and Elgar.
September 9, 2014
Nicola Benedetti: From Scotland to Melbourne with love
Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti talks Beethoven, dabbling in folk, and her musical journey to date.
August 31, 2014
30 Under 30: Today’s hottest young musicians
Meet the young pianists, instrumentalists, singers and conductors taking classical music into the future.
June 28, 2014
Nicola Benedetti receives MBE in Queen’s New Year Honours
The 25-year-old Scottish violin sensation adds another distinguished string to her bow.
January 9, 2013
Review: The Silver Violin: Nicola Benedetti
Nicola Benedetti makes for a poised, but overqualified, screen siren.
November 2, 2012
Nicola Benedetti drops in on Sydney’s budding musicians
The violinist spent two days with primary school kids and Sydney Youth Orchestra.
October 23, 2012