Sir Donald Runnicles reflects on the transformative power of music
The SSO’s Principal Guest Conductor strives to create a transformative experience in every concert he designs.
Hugh is a music journalist, arts administrator and recordings consultant. Previously deputy editor of Limelight, label manager at ABC Classic and ABC Jazz, Marketing Manager for the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra, and manager of Sydney’s iconic classical record store Fish Fine Music, Hugh is currently Editorial Manager at the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and a freelance consultant for a number of different artists.
The SSO’s Principal Guest Conductor strives to create a transformative experience in every concert he designs.
The Sydney Symphony’s Chief Conductor gives a preview of the start of the Orchestra’s season, with two landmark events and one shining jewel.
The Ukrainian-born pianist explores the essence of one of Tchaikovsky’s towering achievements.
Star soprano Chloe Lankshear discusses the universal language of Bach, the awe-inspiring sound of a choir, and performing with acclaimed conductor Stephen Layton.
Hugh Robertson, the Orchestra’s Editorial Manager and former Limelight Deputy Editor, reveals what he is most looking forward to next year.
The celebrated Canadian violinist goes deep on Beethoven’s unique and irreplaceable violin concerto, and why he looks forward to performing with Simone Young and the Sydney Symphony.
Ahead of his performances with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in October, the acclaimed French pianist discusses all things Ravel: his perfectionism, the gap between what he wrote and what he could play, and his Piano Concerto in G.
Inside an extraordinary building in Chippendale, one of Sydney’s most exciting new spaces is taking wing.
Ahead of his debut with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, the brilliant violinist discusses the greatness of Brahms’ work, Joseph Joachim’s influence on it, and working with Donald Runnicles again.
The globe-trotting, game-changing violist talks about what has changed since COVID, playing chamber music with Joshua Bell, and how arts funding in Germany isn’t as idyllic as it seems…
A new report finds that American orchestras have quadrupled their programming of diverse composers. Will Australian orchestras follow suit?
Karin Schaupp takes us inside – literally – her newest project, which is heading to the Adelaide Guitar Festival in July.
The budget reflects a holistic approach to the Arts sector as Queensland prepares for the 2032 Olympics, which could be boosted by the revival of the state's oldest concert hall.