Guy Noble’s Soapbox: Rubato and Relativity
As Christmas looms, Guy Noble ponders life’s ebb and flow, long pauses, and whether there’s such a thing as music-time.
Guy Noble is a conductor, pianist, host and writer. He conducts all the major Australian orchestras in a wide variety of music from Beethoven to Broadway, Mozart to movies. He has written his Soapbox column for Limelight since January 2008.
As Christmas looms, Guy Noble ponders life’s ebb and flow, long pauses, and whether there’s such a thing as music-time.
A newly downsized Guy Noble ponders the highs and lows of an extensive decluttering.
Guy Noble reflects on our astounding luck to live on a stable planet and the perspective that gazing at the universe brings.
Guy Noble explains why overcoming a fear of the musical unknown can lead to finding love in unexpected places.
Guy Noble explores the dark side of tourism, which he believes commodifies what should be valuable experiences.
In the wake of the Notre Dame fire, Guy Noble ponders which institutions we take for granted and which are fire proof.
Guy Noble reflects on how orchestral gender disparity often starts at school, and why he avoids all-male environments.
Guy Noble reflects on the astonishing pianist whose name lives on in an award from the Accompanists’ Guild of South Australia.
So many factual liberties are being taken in recent Hollywood biopics, one wonders whether it’s time the tables were turned.
Having observed both classical and jazz musicians at work, Guy Noble weighs up the similarities and differences.
After a brawl at a concert in Sweden, Guy Noble offers a novel solution to the perennial problem of audience noise.
From leaf-blowers to Katy Perry, city living is fraught with danger for the conductor’s most important asset: ears.
The repercussions of the leadership spill will last years, but at least Turnbull isn’t staying, like Gollum wanting his Precious back.