Comings and Goings: January and February 2024
The latest arts appointments and departures.
The latest arts appointments and departures.
Essential holiday listening includes gripping symphonies from a well-known pianist, Rattle’s Siegfried, Wilson’s Daphnis and Osborne’s latest Debussy.
Stanley Dodds’ first year as Chief Conductor offers an exciting blend of classical and contemporary works from both Australian and international composers.
The tenacious orchestra from Sydney’s Inner West offers an impressive eight world premieres in 2024.
Wilson and his Sinfonia produces a top pick in this luscious score.
Kožená and Rattle return with a compelling program of folk song arrangements.
In a nail-bitingly close contest, an independent label carries off the top prize.
Bartók is the starter this month with Mahler, Rachmaninov, Bruckner and Respighi the substantial main course. Offenbach provides the perfect soufflé to finish.
Ysolt Clark plays the instrument Wagner invented, one with "a weird, unearthly sound".
Bartók but not as you know him: Aimard re-boots the Piano Concertos.
This month’s concert highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
The stars align, literally and figuratively, as Simone Young’s four-year Ring Cycle lifts off to a rapturous ovation.