The future of arts leadership in Australia
What does it take to lead a successful performing arts organisation – and is Australia grooming the next generation of leaders?
Matthew Westwood reports in today’s The Australian.
What does it take to lead a successful performing arts organisation – and is Australia grooming the next generation of leaders?
Matthew Westwood reports in today’s The Australian.
First there was the short story by n Annie Proulx. Then there was the Ang Lee directed movie starring the late Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal. Now there is the opera, Charles Wuorinen’s Brokeback Mountain, which premiered last month in at the Teatro Real in Madrid. As reported in The Guardian, Wuorinen says that he wanted to…
Where: Adelaide Town Hall When: Tuesday 9 March 8 pm American countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen is just 26 years old, but is already one of the classical world’s most promising vocal stars. In 2021, he makes his Australian and role debuts as Oberon in Benjamin Britten’s fantasy opera A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Adelaide…
Congratulations to all the nominees for the 2013 Helpmann Awards! Now in its 13th year, there were 822 entries across 41 categories received. NSW Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, said “The Helpmanns are the premier awards event for the live performance industry. Our investment in the 2013 Helpmann Awards and the staging…
The uber–glamourous and precociously talented soprano Danielle de Niese returns to Australia, for performances around the nation. She was interviewd by Sharon Verghis of The Australian. Following the link to her interview are links to her blogs in ‘The Huffington Post’ http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/review/rising-opera-star-danielle–de–niese-is-set-to-stun/story-fn9n8gph-1226374852846 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/danielle–de–niese/the-case-for-making-recor_b_1220059.html http://www.huffingtonpost.com/danielle–de–niese/baroque-coming-out-party_b_1177726.html http://www.huffingtonpost.com/danielle–de–niese/inspired-to-inspire_b_1154608.html
French violinist Matthieu Arama has been appointed Concertmaster of the Opera Australia Orchestra. His term will begin in August 2024.
Seven Australian composers have been shortlisted for the 2025 Paul Lowin Orchestral and Song Cycle Prizes, two of the richest music composition prizes offered in Australia.