November 2022
Features
Arts and science intersect in The Moons Symphony, a musical space odyssey.
by Megan Steller
The artists restoring the oratorio’s original theatrical setting.
by Jansson J. Antmann
Why Beethoven’s only opera invites revision and reinterpretation.
by Caitlin Vincent
Soundings
Richard E. Grant
by Elissa Blake
Interview
On the Record
by Clive Paget
Recordings
Cutting Edge
by Satu Vänskä
New Music
The doughnuts in concert
by Jo Litson
Interview
Margrete: Queen of the North
by Jason Blake
Film
The Northern Silence
by Will Yeoman
Book
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
A tribute to Taryn
Guy Noble raises an eyebrow at the Sydney Opera House’s “spittle-catchers”. On another note, he is proud to be staging a fundraiser in memory of much-loved soprano Taryn Fiebig.
Guy Noble’s Soapbox
The Asano Taiko
Ian Cleworth, the Artistic Director of Taikoz and Percussion Australia, explains how Taikoz has a set of taiko drums custom-made by the venerated Asano family – who keep the secret to the Asano sound shrouded in mystery.
Playing up
Concerto for Trumpet & Orchestra
Nigel Westlake discusses his new Trumpet Concerto, written for Brent Grapes and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, and reveals that the opening movement was composed in memory of Paul Goodchild.
World Premiere
Liesel Badorrek
The director of Opera Australia’s Carmen on Cockatoo Island discusses staging an opera on the industrial site.
Five Questions
Maggie Beer
The culinary icon explains how she was brought up on music and can’t imagine a day without it.
My Music
Listen and Read
Contributors
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Limelight Arts Media Pty Ltd
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Jo Litson
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Cara Anderson
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Jansson J. Antmann
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Tristan Main
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Clive Paget
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