Review: Crossing (Brooklyn Academy of Music)
Australian tenor Alexander Lewis compels opposite Rod Gilfry's commanding Walt Whitman in Matthew Aucoin's deft new opera.
October 4, 2017
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
Michael Collins on why conducting isn’t rocket science
The clarinettist talks about conducting, Mozart and how a health scare made him take time out to reflect on what's important.
October 3, 2017
“Technically, having one’s hand cut off is always a challenge”
Ahead of Australian cinema broadcasts of Titus Andronicus, the RSC’s David Troughton talks body counts and blood bags. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 20, 2017
Australian guitarist placed third in prestigious ARD Competition
Andrey Lebedev also took the prize for his performance of the commissioned work at Germany’s top music contest. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 18, 2017
Review: Stanford: Preludes (Sam Haywood)
With Hyperion’s piano sound wonderfully natural, this lyrical and well-filled CD amply repays repeated listening.
September 15, 2017
Maria Callas’ live recordings get a spruce new makeover
★★★★☆ Engineers at Warner Classics have striven to address some tricky recordings. So have they succeeded?
September 14, 2017
Stuart Skelton explores a quartet of Wagner heroes
The Aussie Heldentenor digs deep into his experience bank to offer insights into Rienzi, Lohengrin, Parsifal and Tristan. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 12, 2017
Review: Liszt: Faust Symphony (Orchester Wiener Akademie)
The first recording of Liszt’s often misunderstood symphony on period instruments is a revelation.
September 8, 2017
WASO extends Asher Fisch’s contract for four more years
The Israeli-born maestro will helm the orchestra he has taken from strength to strength until 2023. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 7, 2017
Fisch and WASO plan a 90th bash to remember in 2018
A world-class Tristan and a handful of classical music’s biggest beasts are joined by a raft of top soloists and premieres. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 29, 2017
Manfred: the re-making of a masterpiece
Toscanini venerated it, Tchaikovsky threatened to burn it. Semyon Bychkov delves into the mysteries of Manfred.
August 29, 2017
Review: Mozart and Mahler (West Australian Symphony Orchestra)
Gomyo's graceful Mozart holds its own against Fisch's mighty Mahler.
August 26, 2017
Review: Tudor Portraits (Sydney Philharmonia Choirs)
Weymark’s new and old English masterworks bridge the centuries.
August 25, 2017