Melody Eötvös: Borrowing from the Bard
In her new work Ruler of the Hive for narrator and orchestra, Melody Eötvös draws on the monologues of Shakespeare's leading 'ladies'.
In her new work Ruler of the Hive for narrator and orchestra, Melody Eötvös draws on the monologues of Shakespeare's leading 'ladies'.
Grace and some spicy paprika from an exciting young Hungarian cellist.
These charming miniatures are a perfect antidote to world-weariness.
You’ll recognize these names: Jayson Gilham, Alex Raineri, Daniel de Borah, Amir Farid and Tony Lee. They have all won the Australian National Piano Award.
Symphonic dress still tends to be traditionally black and formal. Mairi Nicolson wonders whether it’s time to shake things up a bit and offer orchestral musicians something stylish, contemporary and comfortable.
Pettersson’s dark journeys again illuminated by Lindberg.
Philippe Jordan’s fine new Beethoven cycle marches on.
Sir Andrew and the MSO all kitted out for a high climb.
An electronic orchestra gets some fine music into the open air.
Bright violin playing, if the backing could be less like backing.
On top of the new Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour production, the company has announced a returning, indoor production for Sydney and Melbourne.
The versatile British clarinettist talks jazz, Messiaen and why he wants to try his hand at Rachmaninov’s Second Piano Concerto.
An exciting, high-tech production that both thrills and overwhelms at times.