August 4, 2011
Art Nation no more: ABC arts content cancelled
ABC Television has come under fire for changes to its locally-produced arts programming.
August 3, 2011
Lisa Gasteen: taking her voice in new directions
Australia’s great Wagnerian soprano returns to the concert stage on home turf.
August 2, 2011
Sydney dominates 2011 Helpmann Awards
Emma Matthews, the Berlin Phil and Cate Blanchett take out top honours.
August 1, 2011
Double take: Percy Grainger’s surprise visit to twin pianists
John and Richard Contiguglia say their lives were changed by a chance meeting with their hero.
July 30, 2011
Speaking of music… Damien Beaumont in performance
The Classic FM presenter gives his vocal chords a workout at the Australian Festival of Chamber Music.
July 29, 2011
Australian Festival of Chamber Music: Opening Night
Messiaen magic meets an ode to misery at Townsville’s annual classical extravaganza.
July 27, 2011
Ships ahoy! Tognetti, Tahu Rhodes salute Opera House sails
Australian classical greats join Nick Cave tribute to Sydney’s cultural cathedral.
July 27, 2011
Vale, Margaret Olley
The iconic Australian painter and arts philanthropist has died.
July 26, 2011
Israel Chamber Orchestra breaks Jewish Wagner taboo
Controversy and outrage mark a milestone performance at the Bayreuth Festival.
July 25, 2011
Of Mice and Men: keeping the American dream singing
At 85, American composer Carlisle Floyd still has plenty to say about opera.
July 21, 2011
Creator of the album cover dies
Daring artist and record industry veteran revolutionised the way we collect music.
July 20, 2011
The Top Ten Opera Films
Our pick of the top ten opera films of all time – from Zeffirelli to Bergman.
July 18, 2011
Born-again Mozart: Kristian Bezuidenhout
For many the fortepiano is an unfamiliar soundworld, but it just might help us hear Mozart’s genius afresh.