William Walton’s feast for the ears
Despite choristers blushing and the Anglican Church declaring it “unsuitable,” Belshazzar’s Feast went on to conquer the world.
November 8, 2017
Horn Fellow Alice Yang on the road with the SSO in China
An encounter with a three-year-old in front of Beijing’s famous ‘Egg’ gave the Tianjin-born musician pause. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 6, 2017
Ashkenazy and Shostakovich: Parallel Lives
Vladimir Ashkenazy speaks about a lifetime travelling cheek by jowl with the music of the great Russian composer. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 31, 2017
Music and the art of Michael Leunig
Ahead of his concerts with Katie Noonan and the SSO, the cartoonist-poet explains the musicality and lyricism that drives his art.
October 30, 2017
Review: Sibelius & Mahler (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
Janine Jansen and Thomas Søndergård take on two titans.
October 26, 2017
Review: Rachmaninoff on Fire (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
Brett Dean and Piers Lane set the concert hall ablaze.
October 19, 2017
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