Andrey Gugnin on Scriabin’s mesmerising Mazurkas
The Russian pianist talks to Clive Paget about his personal journey with Scriabin, the challenges of the recording studio and why he’s desperate to get back to Australia.
The Russian pianist talks to Clive Paget about his personal journey with Scriabin, the challenges of the recording studio and why he’s desperate to get back to Australia.
Gugnin finesses Scriabin's Mazurkas in a dazzling display of Russian pianism.
The big guns are out this month with box sets from Decca and DG, but other labels have plenty on offer, including an outstanding vocal recital from Nicky Spence.
Concert pianist Simon Tedeschi has written his first book, Fugitive, “an undiluted portrait” of himself and the world he lives in, which he describes as a “prose poem”.
This month’s concert highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.
When Stefanie Farrands, Principal Viola with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, picked up the viola for the first time she felt like she’d found herself.
The founder and Chair of the Hush Foundation tells us about the benefits of music, and Hush’s latest album.
At 97, Ruth Slenczynska talks about her relationships with Rachmaninov and Barber, and her brand new album.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
There are 67 new pieces of Australian music in the world and you can hear them all in a festival at ANAM.
The latest arts appointments and departures.
The Artistic Director of West Australian Ballet first came across classical music while taking dance classes as a young boy. He also loves playing guitar, so it’s no surprise that he’s a big fan of Radiohead.
We explore portraits of pianist Simon Tedeschi, how opera singer Anna Dowsley is building a career on two continents, the life of Arrigo Boito and our fascination with The Devil, the incredible life of pianist Ruth Slenczynska, and plenty more.