The genius of Dolly Parton in three songs
Dolly Parton leaves behind countless hits, but three songs reveal the true genius of her songwriting, writes music researcher WENDY HARGREAVES.
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Arthur and Lucas Jussen proved why they are in demand around the world with an almost perfect program showcasing works for four hands on one piano, reviews DAVID WHITBREAD.
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN says farewell to Dolly Parton.
Zoltán Szabo, cello, and Nicholas Kennedy, piano, presented a recital featuring rare instruments from the ANU Historical Keyboard Collection, an opportunity "not to be missed", reviews LEN POWER.
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Goodbye Dolly, Australia will always love you
Dolly Parton's music and generosity will live on in Australia, where there is a small town festival in her honour and thousands of books in children's hands.
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Beloved country music queen Dolly Parton one of a kind
Dolly Parton was a beloved country music and film star, a generous philanthropist and successful businesswoman who was born into a "dirt poor" family.
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Canberra Girls Grammar celebrates a century in song
Canberra Girls Grammar School will celebrate its centenary in grand style on August 29 with a Gala Concert at Llewellyn Hall, bringing together more than 200 current students and former students in a musical tribute to the school.
The Apeiron Baroque concert at the Wesley Uniting Church was a trip down the back streets and byways of early music, reviews GRAHAM McDONALD.
BILL STEPHENS reviews "La Stupenda: A Joan Sutherland Celebration" by Opera Australia at the Sydney Opera House even as "natural successor" Jessica Pratt paid homage to one of opera's greatest voices, Dame Joan Sutherland.
Canberra’s young pianists have emerged as standout performers at the Australian National Eisteddfod Piano competition, with local musicians claiming both of the championship titles in a week, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA.
A new partnership between Canberra Symphony Orchestra and The Ricky Stuart Foundation will bring live music experiences to autistic, neurodivergent and disabled students across Canberra's specialist schools.
There may be plenty of jokes about the “double Dutch” brothers, but there is nothing remotely funny about the extraordinary musical talents of Lucas and Arthur Jussen, one of the world’s leading piano duos, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA.
A sold out Friday evening performance of the show 1966 and All That has prompted organizers to open a second performance on Sunday, September 6, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Having long admired Canberra’s Luminescence Chamber Singers, reviewer DAVID WHITBREAD finds the quality of the Luminescence brand to be safe with the "excellent ensemble" of the latest concert - Luminescence Children's Choir.
To be held at the ANU School of Music from March 23 to 25 next year, the three-day school National Folk Festival will return to Canberra, bringing six international musicians and dancers, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA.
IAN McLEAN reviews musician, diplomat and author Fred Smith's epic performance at the Australian War Memorial as part of the concert 'Unforgotten: Songs of Australians at War' and finds it "poignant, sobering, and reflective".
Arts editor HELEN MUSA reviews American violinist Gary Levinson and pianist Magdalene Ho captivate a packed audience at Wesley Music Centre.
Johnny Young, famous for his Young Talent Time show and the writer of one of Australia's most celebrated songs, has died at the age of 79.
Canberra’s National Carillon will ring out with an unusual blend of Indonesian and Australian musical traditions on Monday, August 17, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA.
