Nimrod Borenstein (b 1969) is a composer whose music is increasingly grabbing attention – especially that of Vladimir Ashkenazy, who will conduct two of his works in 2013, one in Leicester in February (The Big Bang and Creation of the Universe, Op 52) and the other in June at the Royal Festival Hall (If you will it, it is no dream, Op 58).
Click here to read the feature in Gramophone and hear excerpts of his music.
Aided and abetted by pianist Erin Helyard, David Greco is by far Australia’s best current lieder baritone.
This is a perceptive and compelling article on the impact of internet streaming services on creativity and the livelihood of artists. The writer, David Byrne is a founding member and principal songwriter of Talking Heads. Born in Scotland he lives in the US and warns that disseminating art via the internet – be it literature, music or…
Audiences rely on them; performers love them or loathe them. Much has been discussed and written about the role of the critic. In an ideal world, the critic would perform one key function: to express a knowledgeable and balanced opinion about as many possible aspects of a performance which they have attended. They inform their readers about…
Declared “a resounding triumph”, George Palmer’s new operatic adaptation of Tim Winton’s novel Cloudstreet, produced by the State Opera of South Australia, had the audience rising to its feet. Read the review.
The Song Company has announced the appointment of four new directors to its board positioning this leading Australian vocal ensemble to continue its artistic and operational excellence.
What is the secret of the enduring appeal of the music of JS Bach?! Even of you don’t like his music, the complexity of his writing, his output and his role as an innovator are unparalleled. Pianist James Rhodes claims that Bach takes us into a “fourth dimension of existence.” Read more from BBC Culture.