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.
July 18, 2011
Latitude 37: the Antipodean trio shaking up the Baroque
Viola da gamba player Laura Vaughan introduces her ensemble’s debut album of Italianate jewels.
July 14, 2011
Piano lessons: key players in a life of music
Do great pianists remember their first lessons? Anna Goldsworthy, Stephen Hough and others share their experiences.
July 12, 2011
Melbourne International Arts Festival unveils 2011 program
Renegade classical pianist headlines.
July 12, 2011
Ze French love Liza with a Z!
Broadway veteran Liza Minnelli has been made an Officier of the Legion of Honour.
July 12, 2011
Schubert with a difference: Matthew Lutton’s Winterreise
Limelight catches up with a young opera and theatre director on the rise.