Richard Piper on Book of Longing, ‘Glassical’ music, and becoming Leonard Cohen
The Melbourne theatre stalwart talks about the unique proposition of playing the voice of Cohen in Australian Contemporary Opera Co's 'Book of Longing'.
The Melbourne theatre stalwart talks about the unique proposition of playing the voice of Cohen in Australian Contemporary Opera Co's 'Book of Longing'.
Why has classical music been so slow to incorporate electric instruments?
Melbourne's Australian Contemporary Opera Company has announced its 2022 season, with seven productions – all directed by women – including five Australian premieres.
The national vocal ensemble has announced its program for next year, including a MainStage performance of Brahms' A German Requiem, intimate recitals in its Close-Up series, and more adventurous Underground performances.
A moving performance by Darwin Symphony Orchestra, performing music of motion and energy in an intriguing cross-artform collaboration with local dance company Slide Youth Dance.
Ahead of her first performance in 11 months, the New York-based pianist talks to Limelight about the allure of Philip Glass's music, which she will perform at the Sydney Opera House's Bennelong restaurant.
Modern and minimal string quartets shimmer in brand new guises.
How cultural rituals have helped humans deal with death.
Lin’s new survey confirms her as in the premier rank of Glass interpreters.
In his final column, Clive Paget recommends Glass at the Met, OA's Turandot, and a handful of European gems.
An intimate, personal and human love-song to the music of Philip Glass.
British director Phelim McDermott has been obsessed with Philip Glass’s music since the early 1980s. He talks to Jo Litson about meeting the legendary composer, directing his operas, and the dream in a flotation tank which led to their first direct collaboration.
Alongside the golden oldies, not so old dogs deliver plenty of new tricks.