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Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Glass & Ustvolskaya (Bang on a Can, New York)

At first sight poles apart, Jenny Lin draws out the parallels between a minimalist icon and a Russian iconoclast.

November 17, 2018
Opera
Live Review

Review: Satyagraha (Folkoperan Stockholm, Cirkus Cirkör, BAM)

Thrilling take on Glass’s celebration of passive resistance will have you spinning cartwheels.

November 3, 2018
Opera
features

Aussie conductor Matthew Wood brings a Swedish Satyagraha to Brooklyn

Stockholm may be a long way from Darwin, but for the DSO's former Music Director it's home from home.

October 30, 2018
Classical Music
news

Easter on ABC Classic FM

A celebration of American music, marking Leonard Bernstein's centenary, will air in conjunction with the station's music for Holy Week.

March 28, 2018
Instrumental
CD and Other Review

Review: Glass: Etudes et al (Bruce Levingston, Ethan Hawke)

This new 2-disc set brings a selection of Glass’s music for solo piano.

April 26, 2017
Classical Music, Film, Orchestral
Live Review

Review: Koyaanisqatsi Live (Philip Glass Ensemble)

A live rendition of Glass's iconic hyper-score still thrills decades on.

March 12, 2017
Classical Music, Film, Opera
Live Review

Review: La Belle et La Bête (Melbourne Festival)

Glass’s opera for ensemble and film is hypnotic start to Festival’s opening weekend.

October 7, 2016
Classical Music, Dance, Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Stage, Theatre
news

Philip Glass and Audra McDonald honoured by Barack Obama

The Minimalist icon and the Broadway star are among the latest recipients of the National Medal of Arts. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

September 16, 2016
Classical Music, Dance, Film, Jazz, Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Theatre, Visual Art
news

Devilish disruption to hit city streets for Melbourne Festival

Glass, Lepage and some Canadian ice-skaters help Jonathan Holloway blur borders in his inaugural programme. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

August 2, 2016
Classical Music, Opera, Orchestral
news

De la Parra aims to be brave, bold and hopefully brilliant

New blood and big hitters like Vengerov will help Queensland Symphony Orchestra celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2017. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

August 1, 2016
Classical Music, Orchestral
Live Review

Review: QSO & Alondra de la Parra (QSO Current)

Eclectic mix with Latin spice manages to overshadow Philip Glass premiere. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

May 15, 2015
Classical Music, Opera
Live Review

Review: Philip Glass Trilogy (State Opera of SA)

Akhnaten leads trio of highly successful performances. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

September 25, 2014
Classical Music, Opera
Live Review

Review: The Perfect American (Brisbane Festival)

Minimalist master’s flawed work sustained by an inspired production. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

September 18, 2014

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