Review: Dream Sequence (Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Carriageworks)
Brett Dean and the SSO plunge the audience deep into a sonic dreamworld.
October 17, 2017
Nominations for the 2017 ARIA Fine Arts Awards announced
Slava Grigoryan and ABC Music's labels dominate the nominations, while a Kate Miller-Heidke inclusion raises eyebrows.
October 4, 2017
Sydney Symphony Orchestra supports marriage equality
The orchestra’s board, musicians and CEO have affirmed their support for the YES campaign following community backlash. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 1, 2017
Leo Schofield blasts the SSO’s decision not to support YES
The prominent arts figure has condemned the SSO board’s decision, arguing that “music has always been political.” Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 28, 2017
James Hullick’s cave of wonders
In his new work to be premiered by the SSO, the ‘singer/songwriter who grew up’ plumbs ancient soul caves where art awaits. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 27, 2017
Review: Saint-Saëns in the Morning (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
Thatcher and the SSO pair a rare beast with a reimagined menagerie.
September 25, 2017
SSO honoured for 50 years of cultural ambassadorship
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra has been acknowledged for its longstanding artistic relationship with China. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 31, 2017
Review: New World Memories (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
Robertson takes the SSO on a trip down memory lane.
August 24, 2017
Review: Beethoven & Bruckner (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
Polished Bruckner and beatific Beethoven from Simone Young and the SSO.
August 20, 2017
Sydney Symphony Orchestra appoints its new CEO
Sydney-born Emma Dunch has been tempted back to Australia after nearly 20 years high flying in NYC. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 15, 2017
Sydney Symphony Orchestra launches its 2018 season
David Robertson introduces his fifth season with Ax, Freire, Grosvenor, Mutter, Capuçon and Batiashvili among the headliners. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 9, 2017
Imogen Cooper on dear musical friends and chamber lovefests
For the English pianist soon to tour Australia, Schubert is like wine – he gets better and better with age. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 1, 2017
Composer of the Month: Antonín Dvořák
Dvořák could easily have ended up a jobbing musician in some small town but his ambition and genius led him down a different path.
July 28, 2017