Rare violin by tortured genius turns up in Queensland
The 1909 instrument made by Ferruccio Varagnolo and valued at $65,000 has not been played for 30 years.
The 1909 instrument made by Ferruccio Varagnolo and valued at $65,000 has not been played for 30 years.
Sally Whitwell hopes her new musical might throw a spanner into the works of the usual commercial Christmas machine. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
The unofficial grant to the Australian World Orchestra was made just days before the former Minister for the Arts was replaced.
★★★★½ De Waart delivers Strauss’s superman and a delightful Belgian surprise. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
The “world’s most successful violinist” will return to Australia in 2016 for the first time in three years.
An anonymous donor offered the instruments to the Hobart-based music school on the condition they are played.
The Russian violinist is one of classical music’s megastars but this is one celebrity who hasn’t let fame go to his head.
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★★★★☆ Weymark’s aquatic programme comes with sought after harbour views. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
★★★★½ Festivalgoers are in for quite a treat if its prelude is anything to go by.
Sir Simon Rattle, Daniel Barenboim and Christoph Eschenbach back the orchestra’s campaign to house homeless refugees. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
David Teie’s quest to create an album of music for cats has generated over 10 times its goal on Kickstarter.
Sydney, Perth and Brisbane will sparkle with three ballet baubles for the festive season.