Ahead of his debut with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, the brilliant violinist discusses the greatness of Brahms’ work, Joseph Joachim’s influence on it, and working with Donald Runnicles again.
Orchestras need to get with the times if they are to attract a younger, broader demographic. We look at the challenges they face and some of the initiatives that are bearing fruit.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
Cool, charming and charismatic, Chen dazzles with his fourth Strad.
Simone Young uncovers the hidden beauty of Brahms' German Requiem in this exquisite performance featuring Emma Matthews and Bo Skovhus.
Simone Young leads the SSO and three-time Grammy Award-winning violinist Hilary Hahn in a triumphant program of Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky and a world premiere by Cathy Milliken.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra's Chief Conductor tells us about the guest artists performing with the orchestra in August, in the renewed Sydney Opera House Concert Hall.
SSO begins its 90th birthday celebrations with Mahler's Resurrection Symphony and a new commission by William Barton, as it reopens the SOH Concert Hall.
We take an exclusive tour around the Sydney Opera House to learn about the mission to overhaul its Concert Hall.
Being moderately offensive is the lifeblood of humour, says Guy Noble, as he recalls being booed on stage and the witty on-air jousts between Clive Robertson and Caroline Jones.
A round-up of our recent news reports.
As celebrated American violinist Hilary Hahn makes her long-awaited return to Australia, she tells us about the instruments she owns and the connective power of music.
