17 February, 2015
A Baroque dream come true
Tafelmusik and Musica Viva bring the court of The Duc D’Orleans to Australia. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $3 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Shirley Apthorp
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.
Articles by Shirley Apthorp
21 August, 2014
The Return Of Imogen Cooper
Currently making her long overdue return to Australia, the English pianist talks Brahms, Schumann and touring. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $3 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
7 November, 2012
Anthony Marwood & Aleksandar Mazdar: musical soul mates
The virtuosos reveal the recipe to their 20-year chemistry, and details of their latest collaboration. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $3 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
5 September, 2012
Sealed with a Kuss: the special bond of a string quintet
Violist Naoko Shimizu joins forces with the Kuss Quartet, formed when they were in their teens. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $3 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
18 June, 2012
Takacs Quartet returns to Australia
Formed in 1975, the ensemble presents music that is “dark and depressing, glorious and wonderful”. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $3 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
18 May, 2012
Trio Dali: three’s company in chamber music
Belgium ensemble Trio Dali are very serious about having fun with music. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $3 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
13 April, 2012
St Lawrence String Quartet: cool kids on campus
The Stanford-based ensemble tours Australia with oboist Diana Doherty. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $3 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
19 February, 2012
A Baroque space odyssey
Canadian ensemble Tafelmusik play the music of the spheres, with a little help from Galileo. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $3 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
28 September, 2011
Stephen Hough: the well-spoken, well-travelled pianist
The British pianist talks politics, blogs, bowler hats and trying his hand at composition. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $3 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
8 March, 2011
Andreas Scholl comes home
Countertenor Andreas Scholl has discovered that returning to his roots has enriched not only his personal life, but his artistic endeavours too. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $3 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in