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Books, Classical Music
features

A Universal Language?

In his new book, The Shortest History of Music, Andrew Ford discusses why music is as intrinsic to human life as the air we breathe. We run an extract.

July 22, 2024
Classical Music
features

Andrew Ford: The long and short of it

Andrew Ford's The Shortest History of Music makes the point that music is as much about continuity as it is about change.

July 16, 2024
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Ryman Healthcare Winter Gala – Carmina Burana (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)

A strong performance of overly familiar work ultimately overshadowed by the smaller, far more compelling pieces in this Winter Gala's first half.

July 7, 2024
Chamber, Jazz, News
news

Paul Grabowsky embarks on new QPAC partnership

The partnership will deliver a new program of collaborative events, inspired by Grabowsky's improvisatory, open-minded musical approach.

June 27, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music
features

Regional Heartlands

Music in the Regions heads for Broken Hill to present William Barton and Véronique Serret’s Heartland.

May 20, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music, Festivals
Live Review

Review: Mulanggari (Canberra International Music Festival)

A star-filled concert celebrating the oldest living culture on earth to end this year's Canberra International Music Festival.

May 7, 2024
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: High Stakes (Canberra International Music Festival)

A unique blend of voices and instruments performed in the high stakes environment of Australia's High Court.

May 5, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music, Festivals
Live Review

Review: Opening Gala – Compassion (Canberra International Music Festival)

Lior and Nigel Westlake's groundbreaking work made for a powerful opening statement for this year's Canberra International Music Festival.

May 2, 2024
Classical Music, Festivals
features

Five Questions for Roland Peelman

The conductor/pianist reflects on his 10 years as Artistic Director of the Canberra International Music Festival.

April 22, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music, Jazz, Opera, Orchestral
features

Listen to the Australian Art Music playlist: March 2024 – Five Years

Cameron Lam celebrates five years of curating the Australian Art Music playlist featuring music across Classical, Jazz and Sound Art.

March 7, 2024
Classical Music, Instrumental, Opera, Orchestral
features

Daniel Smith: Maestro from Oz

A busy schedule sees him spend much of his time in Poland and Italy, but conductor Daniel Smith is busy promoting Australian musicians far and wide.

February 9, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music, Orchestral
features

Listen to the Australian Art Music playlist: February 2024

Cameron Lam celebrates a kaleidoscope of colours across Classical, Jazz and Sound Art in this month’s Australian Art Music playlist.

February 8, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music
news

Ensemble Q unveils 2024 season

Fives, folk and Frankenstein! Ensemble Q delivers a three-concert mainstage program, an intimate series and a special performance in the West End.

November 29, 2023

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