September 26, 2013
The 14 greatest composer portraits throughout history
Not only did these composers write immortal music, they inspired history’s great artists to new heights of expression.
September 26, 2013
Teddy Tahu Rhodes: learning to swim in the South Pacific
Making the move from international opera star to eight-shows-a-week Broadway baby.
September 26, 2013
James Levine: The Met rejoices at comeback kid’s triumphant return
The Maestro’s Cosí from a motorized wheelchair brought the house down – and that’s before a note was played.
September 25, 2013
Met Opera chief’s braces clinch it for Russian gay rights protesters
Picketers claim the victory as Gergiev and Netrebko are heckled at gala performance.
September 24, 2013
A bold new artistic adventure for Adelaide Symphony in 2014
The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra announces its 2014 season, unveiling a program of diverse repertoire and international soloists.
September 23, 2013
Art packs ’em in as Sydney Contemporary exceeds expectations
Inaugural three-day art fair at Carriageworks is a hit, attracting more than 28,000 visitors.
September 20, 2013
Vienna comes to Brissy (and Toowoomba)
Camerata of St John’s have bagged ABQ violin legend Gerhard Schultz. Brendan Joyce discusses how and why.
September 19, 2013
Three Tenors get separate awards all in the same week
Just like buses, you wait for years and then all three operatic legends get honoured at once.
September 18, 2013
October Issue of Limelight: The Trouble with Jackie
Inside the brilliant but often misunderstood Jacqueline du Pré; plus pianists Willems, Hough and Hewitt and our Aussie Festivals Guide.
September 18, 2013
Wagner’s Ring explained (in two-and-a-half minutes)
Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s potted Ring cycle is essential viewing for newbies and veterans alike.
September 16, 2013
Monash welcomes Dr Bonynge
Australian maestro receives first honorary doctorate at the grand old age of 82.
September 14, 2013
Opera proven to extend life of mice
A dose of La Traviata turns out to double the life expectancy of heart transplant mice.
September 13, 2013
A bold musical butterfly comes to life
Musical theatre star Scott Irwin on Cho Cho, the Madame Butterfly-inspired production set to hit Sydney and Melbourne.