Shirley Apthorp was born in South Africa, grew up in Australia, studied at the Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music, and now lives in Berlin. She writes for the Financial Times (UK). She is the founding director of Umculo, which promotes social change through music in South Africa.
Tafelmusik and Musica Viva bring the court of The Duc D’Orleans to Australia. Access our paywalled content and archive of magazines, regular news and features for the limited offer of $3 per month. Support independent journalism. Subscribe now or log in to continue reading.
Currently making her long overdue return to Australia, the English pianist talks Brahms, Schumann and touring. Access our paywalled content and archive of magazines, regular news and features for the limited offer of $3 per month. Support independent journalism. Subscribe now or log in to continue reading.
The virtuosos reveal the recipe to their 20-year chemistry, and details of their latest collaboration. Access our paywalled content and archive of magazines, regular news and features for the limited offer of $3 per month. Support independent journalism. Subscribe now or log in to continue reading.
Violist Naoko Shimizu joins forces with the Kuss Quartet, formed when they were in their teens. Access our paywalled content and archive of magazines, regular news and features for the limited offer of $3 per month. Support independent journalism. Subscribe now or log in to continue reading.
Formed in 1975, the ensemble presents music that is “dark and depressing, glorious and wonderful”. Access our paywalled content and archive of magazines, regular news and features for the limited offer of $3 per month. Support independent journalism. Subscribe now or log in to continue reading.
Belgium ensemble Trio Dali are very serious about having fun with music. Access our paywalled content and archive of magazines, regular news and features for the limited offer of $3 per month. Support independent journalism. Subscribe now or log in to continue reading.
The Stanford-based ensemble tours Australia with oboist Diana Doherty. Access our paywalled content and archive of magazines, regular news and features for the limited offer of $3 per month. Support independent journalism. Subscribe now or log in to continue reading.
Canadian ensemble Tafelmusik play the music of the spheres, with a little help from Galileo. Access our paywalled content and archive of magazines, regular news and features for the limited offer of $3 per month. Support independent journalism. Subscribe now or log in to continue reading.
The British pianist talks politics, blogs, bowler hats and trying his hand at composition. Access our paywalled content and archive of magazines, regular news and features for the limited offer of $3 per month. Support independent journalism. Subscribe now or log in to continue reading.
Countertenor Andreas Scholl has discovered that returning to his roots has enriched not only his personal life, but his artistic endeavours too. Access our paywalled content and archive of magazines, regular news and features for the limited offer of $3 per month. Support independent journalism. Subscribe now or log in to continue reading.
