Norway: the Oslo Philharmonic
Last year the Oslo Philharmonic invited a group of schoolchildren into its home venue, the city’s Konserthus, to perform a challenging, experimental programme of music. ‘We … Read more
Outreach
Jackman and Furness launch new foundation
Two of Australia’s best-known actors, Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness, have launched a new foundation to support arts education. The Jackman Furness Foundation for … Read more
Artists celebrate World Circus Day 2014
A month-long, global celebration of circus will draw to a close on World Circus Day this weekend. This year marks the fifth instalment of the … Read more
Could poetry and spoken word combat bullying?
Poetry, rap and spoken word are brilliant at tackling bullying and helping students find their voice, says Mirain Evans Bullying is a very real problem … Read more
Classical music’s new role model
When violinist Tai Murray was growing up, there were few Black American musicians performing in the world she aspired to. Now as a critically acclaimed artist, she’s … Read more
Belgium: Concertgebouw Brugge
Concertgebouw Brugge, a venue in the pretty Belgian town that presents music and contemporary dance, takes its education and participation programmes beyond the usual post-show … Read more
Locals are stars of the show in radical opera
Hundreds of everyday people will be given the chance to star alongside professional opera singers in a brand new production of La bohème. Brisbane’s Opera … Read more
New music supports dementia sufferers
A British composer has devised a new performance aimed at helping dementia sufferers remember new information. Produced using a complex algorithm, Alexis Kirke’s Remember a … Read more
New play to tour British prisons
Written by Katie Hims and directed by Lucy Morrison, Billy the Girl is the latest offering from Clean Break, a British theatre company working with … Read more
Spring forward
Choreographer Angela Liong is tapping into inspiring life stories to create a Rite of Spring for the people Stravinsky’s iconic piece, The Rite of Spring, … Read more