Review: Heavenly (Queensland Symphony Orchestra)
QSO's first concert for 2019, with pianist Paul Lewis, lives up to its name.
QSO's first concert for 2019, with pianist Paul Lewis, lives up to its name.
QSO's Music Director has been recognised for her contribution to culture and Mexico's international reputation.
Despite notable ups and downs, Ian Whitney’s annual report into the number of Australian works performed by the major orchestras sees little improvement year on year.
Liam Scarlett premieres a full-length Dangerous Liaisons, Bespoke creates contemporary dance for the digital ages, while several favourites return.
Ahead of her return to Australia, the German violinist tells Jo Litson how she used to listen to her parents make music under the grand piano, as well as her special connection to Hindemith.
QSO Music Director Alondra de la Parra talks to Limelight about a 2019 full of contrasts.
At long last, Joseph Twist's setting of text by British Cardinal John Henry Newman will receive its world premiere.
Growing up with Martha Argerich as a friend of the family, there was no way he wasn’t going to be a pianist. He talks to Justine Nguyen about his Queensland Symphony residence and his musical credo.
Women composers are wildly under-represented in Australian music across all genres but, as Rosalind Appleby discovers, a groundswell of change is gathering force.
This production certainly glitters visually, but all is not gold.
Alexander Prior and Sergio Tiempo deliver contrasts and extremes in an unforgettable concert.
More change at the Orchestra as part of "a restructure". Meanwhile Alondra de la Parra goes on maternity leave, returning to Brisbane in July.
Barnabás Kelemen proves a charismatic replacement for Vengerov, while Alondra de la Parra conjures a glorious sonic realm for Ravel.