Composer of the month: Orff
Striving for success in Nazi Germany, Carl Orff led a life of grim deceit. But, says director Tony Palmer who has documented that life on film, let’s not sell him short as a composer.
Striving for success in Nazi Germany, Carl Orff led a life of grim deceit. But, says director Tony Palmer who has documented that life on film, let’s not sell him short as a composer.
Pratt is a singer at the height of her powers, but in spite of her solid gold C.V., she has been a relatively rare presence on home turf.
Sci-fi super fans and theme park investors will give the Opera on the Harbour set a new lease of life after the production closes.
Composer Sean O’Boyle’s Goulburn Concerto pairs the talents of the pros with the enthusiasm of youth.
Is a conductor akin to a god? Some reflections on intelligent design lead inexorably from the Deity to Herbert von Karajan.
The award-winning musician explains how he fell in love with his instrument and why he’s on a one-man mission to promote it. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Finnish researchers have examined how concert hall acoustics can influence the emotional response of a listener.
★★★★☆ A three-part polyphonic soothing of the soul for Easter.
The Arts Minister doesn’t want to be judged on the “quantum” of Government investment, but what of its cultural legacy? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Irish conductor Eimear Noone is harnessing virtual reality technology to make living room Maestros.
In a revealing conversation, the conductor shares his ideas on life and music making. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
The Sydney Opera House will display the tapestry by the French artist, commissioned by the venue’s architect in 1958. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
These were the words that were spoken by the grave of one of classical music’s greatest composers. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in