Catching up with the global phenomenon in New York, Clive Paget discovers how those bold interpretations get developed and learns a few of the things that have made an older and wiser Lang Lang into a more rounded artist.
Acclaimed New Zealand tenor Simon O’Neill will take on the title role in the company's semi-staged production, which coincides with Opera Australia's recently announced Ring Cycle in Brisbane.
Such fine advocacy of Australian music augurs well for the future.
International theatrical phenomenon Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Belvoir's Counting and Cracking lead the way with eight nominations each.
From cows to elephants, there are many stories of animals responding to music. So what are the preferences of the animal companions of Australia’s music professionals?
Xenia Hanusiak reports from the final in Dallas and talks to the 16-year old Australian prodigy about his win.
The Australian World Orchestra’s CEO and co-founder Gabrielle Thompson was also honoured this year.
A passionate rendition of Dvořák’s Cello Concerto headlines an impressive program.
The composer has taken top honours in this year's ABC Classic 100.
Violinist Sonja Schebeck breathes fire into this spectacular double bill.
The renowned Australian vocal ensemble will live on thanks to the intervention of ‘a significant donor’.
As she ticks off another decade, the great German mezzo Brigitte Fassbaender talks to Clive Paget about her continuing legacy.
Ahead of the ABC Classic 100 countdown this weekend, we get some tantalising hints about which composers have made the final cut.
