Live review: In Praise of Darkness
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE In Praise of Darkness (as part of Dark Mofo) Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra conducted by Anu Tali and featuring Jacqueline Porter (soprano) […]
June 2014
Spectacularly Unconventional: Pianist Sally Whitwell
BY ANDREW MESSENGER ARIA award winning pianist Sally Whitwell is one of the nicest and most genuine people in the business. Odd, eccentric and, […]
News: Ten Pieces Project
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE It’s widely accepted that early exposure to classical music is essential for inspiring creativity in young people. This is being recognised […]
Eisteddfods: The Best and the Blurst
BY LUCY RASH eisteddfod (aɪˈstɛdfəd; Welsh aɪˈstɛðvɔd) n, pl -fods or -fodau (Welsh aɪˌstɛðˈvɒdaɪ) 1. any of a number of annual festivals in Wales, […]
Salieri: Saint or Sinner?
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Antonio Salieri has had his fair share of bad press over the last couple of centuries. Painted as a second-rate composer […]
Practice: Discussion of a Dirty Word
BY MEGAN BURSLEM Practice. The word makes me shudder. I will be upfront with you. I don’t like practising. Not one iota. […]
Maps for Losing Oneself: Nick Tsiavos
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Greek-Australian bassist Nick Tsiavos is fascinated with the past. And by past, I don’t mean a few decades ago. I mean […]