Elizabeth Connell bequeaths $20,000 prize for dramatic sopranos
Late lamented singer leaves enough money to start the search for the next Turandot.
November 6, 2013
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
Susan Bullock: Lady of the Ring
Opera Australia’s Brünnhilde talks about her rise to fame and fortune and Ring cycles old and new. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 5, 2013
Billions of dollars of looted Nazi artworks recovered
Tax authorities discover an Aladdin’s cave of stolen masterpieces in Munich. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 4, 2013
Clap yo’ hands: it’s Simon Tedeschi’s Gershwin Take Two
Lightning looks set to strike twice as the Australian pianist follows up his hit of last year. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 31, 2013
John Wegner pulls out of Melbourne Ring
The respected helden baritone falls victim to Alberich's curse giving Warwick Fyfe a chance to steal the Rheingold.
October 29, 2013
United Nations calls up Lang Lang
Chinese pianist says he’s happy to go into war zones as new Ambassador for Peace. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 28, 2013
Sculpture by the Sea takes art on holiday
Sydney’s Bondi to Tamarama annual event proves more family fun than a bucket and spade. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 28, 2013
Review: The Tallis Scholars (Utzon Music Series)
The Renaissance specialists on their 40th birthday tour are ideally heard in ecclesiastical surrounds. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 27, 2013
Three Sydney Con pianists are winners in inaugural awards
First Theme and Variations Awards all go to young players from Sydney. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 24, 2013
Bolshoi acid attacker goes on trial
Pavel Dmitrchenko makes first court appearance amidst claims, counter-claims and chaotic scenes. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 23, 2013
Murray Perahia: the marriage of expressivity and coherence
Ahead of his long awaited Australian debut, the American legend talks Bach, Beethoven and being a friend of Horrowitz
October 21, 2013
Melbourne Festival triggers War of the Romantics
Big guns go head-to-head in a celebration of two of classical music’s most revered figures. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 18, 2013
Man into butterfly wins Blake Prize for Trevor Nickolls
Indigenous artist notches up posthumous win for depicting Aboriginal man’s metamorphosis. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 17, 2013