Classical Music Articles

Lohengrin to end with a wedding after all

Romance was in the air as Irish singer proposes to girlfriend onstage at Welsh National Opera.

Sydney Dance Company wrongly linked to child sex scandal

Poor choice of words by ABC News links Sydney’s flagship dance company with troubled inner-west studio.

Harold Shapero has died

Born April 29, 1920; died May 17, 2013.

Keeping up with the Goldners

Four projects, two couples, one ensemble – it’s a full-time juggling job for a quartet of Australia’s busiest musicians.

Henri Dutilleux has died

Born January 22, 1916; died May 22, 2013.

Happy birthday Dulcie Holland

Amidst the plethora of centenary celebrations, let’s not forget an Australian who touched the lives of thousands.

Happy Birthday Wagner: have some cake!

Opera Australia celebrates the great man’s birthday with a life-sized Valkyrie helmet cake.

Exploring Beethoven's Ninth: on your iPad

Martin Cullingford asks whether a new app from DG and Touch Press offers an insight into the future?

Don't just dream, let's shout Come Out!

South Australia's arts festival for young people is about to begin. But why is Adelaide keeping so quiet about it?

Andris Nelsons to succeed Levine in Boston

At the age of 34, the conductor is the youngest music director of the prestigious orchestra in over 100 years.

Kate Miller-Heidke's slow-lane to Damascus

Classically trained, I forsook opera to become a pop singer. After a long conversion I’ve found my way back to the light.

Live review: Victorian Opera’s Nixon in China

John Adams’ masterpiece is done full justice, proving itself the late 20th century’s great opera of ideas.

Golden oldies

How do young players deal with the generation gap between themselves and their audiences?

Gramophone Hall of Fame 2013 announced

Fifty new influential and inspiring individuals added to list of those who have changed classical music.

Julie Andrews to tour Australia

The legendary performer will appear on stage with an old pal from the Sound of Music.

Talking Yuri Bashmet

The world’s leading violist talks rockstar aspirations, “divorce” from his own group and bouncing back.

Organists confess to subliminal messaging

New survey suggests surreptitious “tune-smuggling” is rife in the organ loft.

Albert Lance has died

Legendary Aussie tenor passes away at 86 after a rich international career.

Jason Barry-Smith embraces his inner nerd

Opera Queensland’s baritone talks Rossini, six packs, bullock trains and stage disasters.

Saariaho and N’Dour share Polar Prize

Finnish composer and Senegalese singer share ABBA manager’s award.
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