Review: Sydney International Piano Competition (Finals, Concert 3)
At this level of musicianship, reports Phil Scott, comparisons may be odious, but they’re also fascinating.
July 22, 2023
The six finalists of the Sydney International Piano Competition announced
Six finalists will perform two concertos with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in a fierce battle for first prize.
July 17, 2023
Review: Ray Chen performs Tchaikovsky (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
Brilliant showman Ray Chen is back with a new Strad for a spectacular double homecoming.
July 14, 2023
Three young violinists win to ‘play with Ray’ at the Sydney Opera House
Three emerging violinists have won the chance to perform with Ray Chen and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House on 25 July.
June 28, 2023
Review: Max Richter – Ambient Orchestra (Vivid LIVE)
A night of subtle, cinematic enchantment from Max Richter and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
June 5, 2023
Vivid LIVE loses major act
A death in the family sees Devonté Hynes postpone his one-off performance with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
May 29, 2023
A Composer by Nature
Ross Edwards turns 80 this year. Musician and composer Nicholas Routley reflects on the idiosyncratic music of this prolific composer.
May 22, 2023
Review: Stephen Hough performs Rachmaninov 1 (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
From barnstorming to delicately decorative, Stephen Hough's pianism shines across an unhackneyed program.
May 18, 2023
Review: Arabella Steinbacher Performs Lentz (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
Georges Lentz’s “angelic” violin concerto for Arabella Steinbacher gets a stellar Sydney Opera House premiere.
May 1, 2023
Sergei Rachmaninov: Musical Janus
Why does Rachmaninov remain so popular with audiences? Pianist Stephen Hough discusses the composer-pianist’s turbulent career.
April 24, 2023
Comings and Goings: May 2023
The latest arts appointments and departures.
April 24, 2023
Newsworthy: May 2023
A round-up of our recent news reports.
April 24, 2023
On Air & Online: Radio and streaming in May 2023
This month’s performance highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.
April 24, 2023