Review: Mojo (Sydney Theatre Company)
Both terrifying and farcical, Jez Butterworth’s first play gets the heart pumping. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 29, 2014
Ben Nielsen
Articles by Ben Nielsen
Mandela opera cancelled after three performances
Funding problems have spelled an early end for Madiba: The African Opera. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 28, 2014
Review: Eight Gigabytes of Hardcore Pornography (Griffin Theatre)
Raw and tender, Declan Greene holds a up mirror to society's sexual obsessions.
May 23, 2014
“I stand by every word” says ‘sizeist’ opera critic
The Telegraph critic Rupert Christiansen defends his position amidst a storm of controversy. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 22, 2014
Karin Schaupp’s mosaic of Australian guitar concertos
The Australian guitarist takes time out to discuss cross-platform collaboration, new art and her latest CD release. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 17, 2014
American Brass Quintet: Blowing their trumpets for ‘high art’
It’s been a while since Australian audiences have heard their mellifluous music, but the American Brass Quintet is back. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 16, 2014
Australian arts sector gets a hammering
The Australian arts sector will face cuts of more than $100 million across the board. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 14, 2014
New Ironwood album to be funded by audience
With just eight days left of their crowdfunding campaign, Ironwood calls upon audiences to reach $22,000 target. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 13, 2014
Mozart manuscript heads home to Europe
Up for auction, the manuscript has been described as the most important to be sold in the last decade. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 7, 2014
Lost Mendelssohn manuscript uncovered in US
A 170 year old Mendelssohn manuscript, found in a private collection, to be auctioned next month. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 7, 2014
Canberra International Music Festival turns 20
2014 is a bittersweet year for the festival, as it also bids farewell to Artistic Director Chris Latham.
May 4, 2014
Julian Lloyd Webber announces shock retirement
After a long and distinguished career, the “doyen of British cellists” is calling it quits. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 29, 2014
Fascist dictator’s violin comes under the hammer
Benito Mussolini’s violin will be auctioned by Bonhams London next month. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 15, 2014