Review: Stravinsky: The Firebird (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
David Robertson’s interpretation of Stravinsky's ballet is a fine one in conception if compromised in execution.
June 30, 2014
SSO performs first concert on Chinese tour
Sydney Symphony Orchestra have a hit with premiere of Australian work for Chinese audiences. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 25, 2014
Review: Beethoven’s Emperor (SSO, Emanuel Ax)
American pianist completes Beethoven marathon in style with a little help from his friends. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 24, 2014
Review: Concert review: Beethoven 3 and 4 (SSO, Emanuel Ax)
Warmth, suppleness and even playfulness abound as Ax and Robertson continues their exemplary cycle. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 17, 2014
Review: Beethoven 1 & 2 (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
Ax’s first of three thrills Sydney, combining power and attack with exquisite delicacy and pinpoint articulation. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 14, 2014
Sydney Opera House to stream Emanuel Ax’s Beethoven cycle
American pianist will perform the five Beethoven piano concertos with David Robertson live online.
June 11, 2014
Ashkenazy’s Steinway to go on sale
Piano selected for the Sydney Opera House and autographed by Vladimir Ashkenazy to go on sale. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 28, 2014
Emanuel Ax: Good music, good maestros and good manners
The pianist talks about growing up in transit, maestros he’s loved, and what he’d like to do to certain audiences. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 26, 2014
David Robertson: On Beethoven, borsht and cleaning windows
The chief conductor of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra doubles as a charismatic musical evangelist. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 26, 2014
Sydney Symphony Orchestra doubles its Fellowship
Calling all brass players and percussionists – the SSO wants YOU! Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 22, 2014
Review: Mendelssohn’s Elijah (Sydney Opera House)
Sydney's massed choral forces help McCreesh drive out the Prophets of Baal, and then some.
May 17, 2014
Review: Russian Maestros (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
SSO on form helping Lukáš Vondráček to scale the mountain that is “The Rach 3”. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 9, 2014
Sydney Symphony Orchestra to tour China
Chief Conductor David Robertson will head a seven-city Chinese musical odyssey in June. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 10, 2014