Explainer: Why are the violins the biggest section in the orchestra?
The Sydney Conservatorium's Laura Case delves into the logical and historical reasons for the large number of violins in a symphony orchestra.
The Sydney Conservatorium's Laura Case delves into the logical and historical reasons for the large number of violins in a symphony orchestra.
The sonic effect of around 400 musicians successfully grappling with this choral and symphonic colossus was something to behold.
Vondráček thrills; WASO responds in kind; audience thunders applause. And that was before the emotional highpoint of the concert.
A much-anticipated production of Jonathan Mills' opera falls short of its abundant promise.
Karen Gomyo's technical assurance and expressive power much in evidence in a concert of music by Debussy, Barber and Franck.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
Another week and another world premier of a major new orchestral work. But that’s how we roll in over here in Perth.
A rich new work by Olivia Davies partnered perfectly with Konstantin Shamray and one of the orchestral repertoire’s most enjoyable masterpieces.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
Composers Elena Kats-Chernin, Elliott Gyger, Cheryl Durongpisitkul and Mindy Meng Wang among this year's finalists.
Rich and strange music for an imaginary film leads to Brahms from a different perspective.
Finnish conductor Dalia Stasevska’s supple leadership makes light work of a program of Nordic heavyweights.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.