Review: Concert review: Haydn & Italian Cello (ACO, Tognetti, Sollima)
Italian cellist plays, dances and sings while taking us (and his instrument) on a whistle-stop tour.
April 13, 2014
Clive Paget
Clive Paget is a former Limelight Editor, now Editor-at-Large, and a tour leader for Limelight Arts Travel. Based in London after three years in New York, he writes for The Guardian, BBC Music Magazine, Gramophone, Musical America and Opera News. Before moving to Australia, he directed and developed new musical theatre for London’s National Theatre.
Articles by Clive Paget
Review: Musical review: Strictly Ballroom (Baz Luhrmann, Global Creatures)
It may only take two to tango, but it takes more than that to make a great musical.
April 12, 2014
Yuja Wang: Managing the piano, conductors and the laundry
The 27-year-old Chinese piano star talks about her influences, standing in for Argerich and doing her own laundry. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 11, 2014
Sydney Symphony Orchestra to tour China
Chief Conductor David Robertson will head a seven-city Chinese musical odyssey in June. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 10, 2014
Birgit Nilsson gives $1,000,000 to the Vienna Phil
Prize in honour of the late Wagnerian soprano goes to the orchestra at her old stomping ground. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 9, 2014
John Shirley-Quirk has died
English bass-baritone whose distinctive voice and acting skills defined the Britten era passes away at 82. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 8, 2014
Mickey Rooney has died
Legendary Hollywood child-star, TV and musicals actor (and husband of eight), passes away at 93. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 7, 2014
Kristine Opolais makes Met Opera history
Latvian soprano becomes first singer to debut in two roles in consecutive performances. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 6, 2014
Stephen Sondheim can help you find the perfect date
Or how online arts reviews have the potential to become the hot new place for musical lonely hearts. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 1, 2014
Review: Concert review: Julia Lezhneva & the TSO (Hobart Baroque)
Vivaldi, Handel and Mozart give Lezhneva a chance to play a dazzling game of Russian roulades.
March 31, 2014
Review: Concert review: Xavier Sabata in recital (Hobart Baroque)
Catalan good guy brings baroque bad boys to Tassie with spectacular results.
March 30, 2014
Review: Orlando (Glimmerglass Festival at Hobart Baroque)
The crowd go bonkers for the crazy Orlando as dull old reason is pitted against the power of love. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 29, 2014
Review: Concert review: British birds, beasts & bards (Renaissance Players)
Folk and classical intertwine as Mr. Anon takes Ms. Trad for a spin on the musical dance floor.
March 27, 2014