The Fascination Of Shostakovich
A super feature on Shostakovich by David Fanning in Gramophone Magazine.
Ricochet – Ping Pong Concerto
There has been a Concerto for Turntable (by Gabriel Prokofiev, grandson of Sergei) and John Cage has played on amplified cactus and plant materials. Now, American composer and percussionist Andy Akiho has written Ricochet – a Ping Pong Concerto which was performed during the closing concert of Shanghai’s Music In The Summer Air (MISA) festival, on…
Stravinsky Complete Edition
The entire works of Igor Stravinsky have been compiled onto a 30 CD collection Stravinsky Complete Edition for release on October 16 by Deutsche Grammophon. The collection comprises Stage Works (Ballets, Operas, Oratorio), Orchestral, Choral, Solo Vocal, Chamber and Piano Works. The collection includes 2 CDs of Historical Recordings and the final CD features a…
Mozart’s Final Year
The last days of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart abound in myth and mystery. Writer, broadcaster and lecturer Richard Wigmore unravels the events of Mozart’s final year in Gramophone Magazine.
Presenting Opera In Concert
With opera companies facing financial constraints and grappling with new ways of finding funds, Gillian Moore in BBC Music Magazine looks at the merits of presenting opera in the concert hall.
Richard Bonynge Awarded Honorary Doctorate By University of Sydney
One of Australia’s greatest conductors and pianists, Maestro Richard Bonynge AC CBE is to be awarded an honorary doctorate from his alma mater the University of Sydney. The ceremony takes place on Saturday October 10 and recognises his long-serving dedication to musical excellence. Maestro Bonynge will receive the honour on the night he takes to…
Cislowska Wins Best Classical ARIA For Sculthorpe’s Solo Piano Works
Earlier today, the ARIA Fine Arts and Artisan Awards were announced with Peter Sculthorpe: Complete Works for Solo Piano, performed by Tamara-Anna Cislowska, winning in the category for Best Classical Album. This important double album recorded by ABC Classics has been acclaimed not just for its fine playing, but as an anthology of the famous composer’s…
Countertenor Maximilian Riebl wins The IFAC Australian Singing Competition
Countertenor Maximilian Riebl (23) from Victoria, took away the coveted winner’s spot in the annual IFAC Australian Singing competition held last weekend. It is the first time since the competition began in 1982, that a counter-tenor has been awarded first place. Maximilian Riebl has performed regularly in Sydney as soloist with the Australian Brandenburg…
National Opera Review
On September 25, 2015, the National Opera Review Panel comprising Dr Helen Nugent AO (Chairman), Mr Moffatt Oxenbould AM, Mr Andrew McKinnon and Ms Kathryn Fagg released its report into the “financial viability, artistic vibrancy and audience access of Australia’s four major opera companies.” These four companies are Opera Australia, Opera Queensland, State Opera of South Australia and West Australian…