New Zealand rocker Tim Finn to write major new opera
Split Enz frontman lands Australia’s most ambitious operatic commission of recent years.
November 12, 2014
3MBS launch season two of The Talent
Radio station’s hunt for the best emerging classical artist begins second series.
November 11, 2014
New acoustic instrument makes space-age sounds
Introducing the Yaybahar - the new acoustic instrument that pretends to be a synthesiser.
November 11, 2014
Gergiev dropped from festival on eve of Australian visit
Polish-themed German festival jettisons conductor for being a friend of Putin.
November 10, 2014
Montserrat Caballé reaches deal over Tax Fraud charges
Opera megastar must plead guilty and pay fine to avoid jail time.
November 10, 2014
Rattle heads to Oz to helm Australian World Orchestra
Sir Simon becomes the AWO’s latest big-hitter, and this time he’s bringing the wife!
November 9, 2014
Well May We Sing: Whitlam memorialised through song
A musical transformation for late Prime Minister’s speech by The Australian Voices.
November 7, 2014
Blanchett speaks for Australian artists at Whitlam memorial
Acclaimed actress pays tribute to the late Prime Minister during touching speech.
November 6, 2014
Stop-motion film features beer bottle Bach
The Art of Fugue receives a modern make-over using 21st century video editing.
November 6, 2014
Peter Sellars wins Musical America Award
Director tops awards list along with John Luther Adams, Lisa Batiashvili and Christine Goerke.
November 5, 2014
Video of Danish orchestra’s chilli torture goes viral
Danish National Chamber Orchestra play on despite a mouthful of fire.
November 4, 2014
Disgruntled pianist’s attempt to censor review backfires
Dejan Lazić’s demand for “right to be forgotten” results in international media attention.
November 3, 2014
Attempt to defame Suzuki and his method falls flat
Respected advocates of pioneering Japanese teacher defend his reputation following reports of fraud.
October 31, 2014