Canberra International Music Festival 2018 unveiled
Benjamin Bagby’s Beowulf and Handel’s Israel in Egypt among the highlights of the festival, which is united by the theme of ‘Return’.
December 1, 2017
Roland Peelman on laments of love
Ahead of Sydney Chamber Choir’s Dido & Aeneas, the conductor delves into the music of Purcell, Monteverdi and Gesualdo. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 18, 2017
Review: Ruddigore (Opera Queensland)
Old-fashioned G&S given a sparkling new production.
July 15, 2017
Review: Why do the nations? (Canberra International Music Festival)
Like the best festival programmes, this is one to provoke debate and disagreement.
May 8, 2017
Review: The October Revolution (Canberra International Music Festival)
A smart, challenging programme highlighting Shostakovich's personal upheavals.
April 30, 2017
Review: Opening Gala (Canberra International Music Festival)
The Festival hits the ground running with music from home and abroad.
April 29, 2017
Supported by 
Roland Peelman on the stuff of revolution
The Artistic Director of the Canberra International Music Festival describes the music born in the cauldrons of change.
April 24, 2017
Bringing revolution to Canberra International Music Festival
In the wake of Brexit and Trump, Artistic Director Roland Peelman explores social upheaval across history at the 2017 Festival. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 13, 2017
Cataclysmic changes inspire Canberra International Music Festival 2017
One hundred years after Russia’s revolutions, massive upheaval will theme the 2017 Canberra International Music Festival. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
December 1, 2016
Roland Peelman: master storyteller
The director of the Canberra International Music Festival shares why narrative is at the heart of his approach.
April 26, 2016
Antony Pitts named as new Artistic Director of the Song Company
The British composer and conductor takes the reins from Roland Peelman after 25 years. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 2, 2015
Review: Movers and Shakers (Canberra International Music Festival)
Minimalism and complexity rub shoulders in a celebration of contemporary music.
May 12, 2015
A Musical Theory
CIMF Artistic Director Roland Peelman shares why Einstein is his inspiration.
April 14, 2015