Notes on a Musical Scandal: Margaret Sutherland’s Violin Concerto
Yvonne Frindle investigates why Margaret Sutherland's forward-looking orchestral composition has been so unjustly ignored.
February 22, 2021
Musica Viva Australia previews its 2021 season
Paul Kildea’s first season as Artistic Director will feature several programs rescued from 2020, plenty of Australian artists, as well as a staged presentation of his book Chopin’s Piano.
November 20, 2020
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra announces 2021 Season: Part One
A series of newly commissioned concertos written for members of the orchestra are amongst the highlights of the MSO’s first six months back on stage after the COVID-19 shutdowns.
October 20, 2020
Arts patron Michael Aquilina to support new chamber series
The new online series presented by Melbourne Digital Concert Hall will see more than 50 orchestral musicians earning performance income in June.
May 19, 2020
Melbourne Digital Concert Hall launches Faces Of Our Orchestras Festival
Fourteen concerts in eight days aim to support musicians affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
April 23, 2020
Day One at the Bendigo Chamber Music Festival
Ben Wilkie spends a day at the inaugural Bendigo Chamber Music Festival – and is mightily impressed by the programming and musicianship.
February 7, 2020
Melbourne Chamber Orchestra announces its 2020 season
Slava Grigoryan, Aura Go and Sophie Rowell are among the guest soloists in next year’s season.
September 13, 2019
Composer of the Month: Maurice Ravel
Was Ravel’s music affected by external events and, eventually, mental illness? Absolutely not, says Gerald Larner.
August 30, 2017
Review: There Will Be Blood (Metropolis New Music Festival)
Haunting cinematic wildernesses at New Music Festival conclusion. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 17, 2015
Meet the Australian String Quartet’s new boys
The ASQ unveils its “new look” lineup… And it’s no longer an all-female affair. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 7, 2011