Tan Dun reveals the ancient mysteries of Chinese women
Composer explains how he learned their secret language in the fields thanks to singing and cooking.
September 2, 2014
Clive Paget
Clive Paget is a former Limelight Editor, now Editor-at-Large, and a tour leader for Limelight Arts Travel. Based in London after three years in New York, he writes for The Guardian, BBC Music Magazine, Gramophone, Musical America and Opera News. Before moving to Australia, he directed and developed new musical theatre for London’s National Theatre.
Articles by Clive Paget
Nicola Benedetti: From Scotland to Melbourne with love
Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti talks Beethoven, dabbling in folk, and her musical journey to date.
August 31, 2014
Review: Beethoven Festival (West Australian Symphony Orchestra)
From Pastoral to Choral, Fisch leads his gallant band in triumph.
August 31, 2014
David Robertson gets into Terry Riley’s groove
Sydney Symphony Orchestra Chief picks up Fender Stratocaster for a minimalist jam.
August 28, 2014
Maria Callas takes the Ice Bucket Challenge
Warners’ wiz kids subject La Divina to the freezing water treatment. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 27, 2014
Carpenter and Boesch spice up 2015 at Melbourne Recital Centre
Glam-organist and stellar lieder exponent lend Melbourne Recital Centre a distinctive flavour next year.
August 27, 2014
Berlin Philharmonic and Sir Simon Rattle join the picket lines
Chief Conductor and orchestra support their colleagues in the Berlin Radio Choir.
August 26, 2014
Review: Steven Osborne plays Messiaen (ACO)
Scottish wizard’s Vingt Regards offers two hours of pure musical ecstasy. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 24, 2014
Chang, Maisky and Vengerov head QSO’s 2015 Season
Queensland Symphony launch 2015 with a raft of big names and a slew of firsts.
August 21, 2014
World exclusive sneak peek: Sir Simon Rattle
After a century on record, why has the world’s most famous orchestra decided to strike out with its own label?
August 21, 2014
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra debut wows BBC Proms
Sir Andrew Davis’ Australian orchestra has listeners crying into their suppers.
August 20, 2014
Opera Australia wins big at the 14th Helpmann Awards
Melbourne Ring and Sydney Theatre Company win big while Sweet Charity slays the giants.
August 18, 2014
Licia Albanese has died
Soprano embraced by Toscanini and Sondheim takes her final curtain call at 105. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 18, 2014