Playing Up: The Didgeridoo with William Barton
William Barton explains what drew him to the instrument, and how performing in classical concerts helps encourage reconciliation.
William Barton explains what drew him to the instrument, and how performing in classical concerts helps encourage reconciliation.
A round-up of our recent news reports.
The new Artistic Director of the Adelaide Festival recalls singing in Britten’s children’s choir, playing the French horn, and becoming a fan of Boulez.
Features include Cate Blanchett on TÁR, Cilea's opera Adriana Lecouvreur, the arts on offer in 2023, philanthropy in Australian arts and the relationship between Noongar artists and Perth Festival.
William Barton wins two awards from three nominations, Joseph Tawadros wins for the third year in a row, while Carl Vine and the Australian Chamber Orchestra also emerge victorious.
William Barton discusses connection to Country in music, while Dr Anita Collins highlights the revolutionary power of musical education. We share a full transcript of their two speeches.
The festival frees 'the child within' with 150 artists and five premieres over 10 days, in a program that includes the Brodsky Quartet, Quatuor Van Kuijk, William Barton and Katie Yap.
Paul Dean and Elliott Gyger have taken home this year's Paul Lowin Prizes, presented at a ceremony that also included the Peggy Glanville-Hicks Address.
William Barton and Richard Tognetti receive their first awards, alongside Piers Burbrook de Vere. Salliana Seven Campbell, Caitlin Yeo and Nigel Westlake are amongst the winners.
From the power of choirs to the power of young people, the Adelaide Festival’s new Artistic Director Ruth Mackenzie shares her thoughts on next year’s program, and the future.
Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra showcases a balanced program, studded with stellar guest performers, and invites its audience to stay back for post-show small talk.
The beautiful and shocking secrets of our rivers are conveyed through a spellbinding marriage of film and music.
Six leading Australian composers have been named as finalists for this year's Paul Lowin Orchestral and Song Cycle Prizes.