February 17, 2015
A Baroque dream come true
Tafelmusik and Musica Viva bring the court of The Duc D’Orleans to Australia.
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
August 21, 2014
The Return Of Imogen Cooper
Currently making her long overdue return to Australia, the English pianist talks Brahms, Schumann and touring.
November 7, 2012
Anthony Marwood & Aleksandar Mazdar: musical soul mates
The virtuosos reveal the recipe to their 20-year chemistry, and details of their latest collaboration.
September 5, 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.
June 18, 2012
Takacs Quartet returns to Australia
Formed in 1975, the ensemble presents music that is “dark and depressing, glorious and wonderful”.
May 18, 2012
Trio Dali: three’s company in chamber music
Belgium ensemble Trio Dali are very serious about having fun with music.
April 13, 2012
St Lawrence String Quartet: cool kids on campus
The Stanford-based ensemble tours Australia with oboist Diana Doherty.
February 19, 2012
A Baroque space odyssey
Canadian ensemble Tafelmusik play the music of the spheres, with a little help from Galileo.
September 28, 2011
Stephen Hough: the well-spoken, well-travelled pianist
The British pianist talks politics, blogs, bowler hats and trying his hand at composition.
March 8, 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.