July 2022
Features
Why Zubin Mehta was keen to return to the Australian World Orchestra.
by Shamistha de Soysa
Could Australia be on the cusp of a golden age of homegrown musicals?
by Ben Neutze
Soundings
Geraldine Turner
by Jo Litson
Interview
On The Record
by Clive Paget
Recordings
Cutting Edge
by Rhyan Clapham
New Music
Allan Clayton
by Clive Paget
Interview
Official Competition
by Lynden Barber
Film
The Bach Cello Suites
by Will Yeoman
Books
In the Limelight
Newsworthy
A round-up of our recent news reports
Comings & Goings
The latest arts appointments and departures
On Stage
The buzz around live performance
On Air & Online
This month’s concert highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming
Coda
The Age of Offence
Being moderately offensive is the lifeblood of humour, says Guy Noble, as he recalls being booed on stage and the witty on-air jousts between Clive Robertson and Caroline Jones.
Guy Noble’s Soapbox
The Violin
As celebrated American violinist Hilary Hahn makes her long-awaited return to Australia, she tells us about the instruments she owns and the connective power of music.
Playing up
Just take my money!
Frustrated by website logins, Ian Whitney asks why arts organisations make it so hard for us to give them our money.
Sacred Cow
Dene Olding
The Goldner String Quartet violinist tells us about the Goldner Variations on Ode to Joy, which premieres at this year’s Australian Festival of Chamber Music.
5 Questions
Stefanie Jones
Currently playing Mary Poppins, the rising musical theatre star expresses gratitude for her violin training and reveals her family’s love for Celine Dion.
My Music
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Clive Paget
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Contributors
Lynden Barber, Peter Berner, Rhyan Clapham, Shamistha de Soysa, Rebecca Franks, Hilary Hahn, Stefanie Jones, Angus McPherson, Steve Moffatt, Ben Neutze, Guy Noble, Ian Whitney, Will Yeoman
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