Jack Liebeck: Guilty Pleasures
Jack Liebeck explains how his life fell into place when a violin was put into his hands at age eight, and how he has programmed the Australian Festival of Chamber Music, where he is the new Artistic Director.
Jack Liebeck explains how his life fell into place when a violin was put into his hands at age eight, and how he has programmed the Australian Festival of Chamber Music, where he is the new Artistic Director.
This month's features include profiles of Australian choreographer Stephanie Lake and didge virtuoso William Barton, an interview with Mary Finsterer about her new opera Antarctica, Dr Anita Collins on why music makes us feel so good, and Peter Tregear on the winds of change at Opera Australia.
Australian ensemble flies the flag at prestigious overseas event.
AFCM's new AD reveals some of the highlights of this year's program and the importance of tradition alongside innovation.
The latest arts appointments and departures.
The Australian Festival of Chamber Music, the OA Sydney winter season, and the Bangalow Music Festival are among the numerous cancellations as COVID restrictions remain in place in NSW and Victoria.
Didgeridoo virtuoso William Barton discusses his world premiere for Queensland Symphony Orchestra and his performances at Illuminate Adelaide and the Australian Festival of Chamber Music.
Kathryn Stott unveils her final program as Artistic Director, postponed after the cancellation of the 2020 festival.
Melbourne Digital Concert Hall helps a salvaged 2020 Festival move online.
“I wanted to cram as much in as possible,” says Artistic Director Kathryn Stott unveiling her final program in Townsville.
The British violinist will take up the role from 2021, succeeding Kathryn Stott.
She wraps up her three-year tenure as Artistic Director in the Festival’s 30th anniversary year.
The British cellist, who shot to international stardom when he performed at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, will play at next year's Australian Festival of Chamber Music.