May 2022

Features

Anna Dowsley’s operatic career is taking off on two continents.
by Clive Paget

Simon Tedeschi has written his first book, “an undiluted portrait” of himself.
by Miriam Cosic

Boito, Verdi and our obsession with the Devil.
by Mahima Macchione

Pianist Ruth Slenczynska at 97 years of age, on old friends and her new album.
by Rebecca Franks

Soundings

Julian Meyrick
by Steve Dow
Interview

On The Record
by Clive Paget
Recordings

Scriabin: Mazurkas by Andrey Gugnin
by Lisa MacKinney
Recording of the MOnth

Cutting Edge
by Leigh Harrold
New Music

Every Good Boy Does Fine
by Will Yeoman
Books

City of Gold
by Jonathan W. Marshall
Theatre

To Olivia
by Lynden Barber
Film

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 ear of the beholder
The noise of the city is an assault on the ears, says the aurally sensitive Guy Noble. But a beautiful voice is another matter.
Guy Noble’s Soapbox

Don’t clap too soon!
Applauding too soon and leaving before the final credits roll robs you of the full experience, argues Christine Hinton.
Sacred Cow

The Viola
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.
Playing Up

Professor Catherine Crock
The founder and Chair of the Hush Foundation tells us about the benefits of music, and Hush’s latest album.
5 Questions

Aurélien Scannella
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.
My Music

Extra Content

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Contributors
Lynden Barber, Peter Berner, Miriam Cosic, Steve Dow, Stefanie Farrands, Rebecca Franks, Leigh Harrold, Christine Hinton, Mahima Macchione, Lisa MacKinney, Jonathan W. Marshall, Guy Noble, Aurélien Scannella, Will Yeoman

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