Nigel Kennedy famously brought a breath of fresh air to the classical music world with his 1989 recording of Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons’. The album sold over three million copies and became one of the best-selling classical records of all…
Singapore-born Melvyn Tan came to Melbourne this October for a one-night show as part of the international Melbourne Festival lineup. Sitting back from the piano and hunching carefully over the keys, Tan dove into the beautifully delicate and vibrant ‘Sonata…
Recorders (a.k.a internal duct flutes) might give you the chills. Or it might bring back nightmarish primary school music class memories. I hear you. But if you’re after a revolutionary classical music experience, look no further. The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra,…
Have you ever been to a concert where you were encouraged, not to dance or sing along, but to ‘think about the nature of sound itself’? I went to the Melbourne Town Hall for a night of just this kind…
Opera Australia’s production of ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ is magnificent, visually stunning, and a glorious treat for your ears. The brilliance of Mozart’s music is matched by superb singing and acting from a fabulous Australian cast, beautiful period costumes and…