Dr Diana Carroll

Dr Diana Carroll is a writer, speaker, and reviewer currently based in London. Her work has been published in newspapers and magazines including The Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, Woman's Day and B&T. Writing about the arts is one of her great passions.

Dr Diana Carroll's Latest Articles

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Opera review: La Traviata

Three state opera companies join forces to stage a pleasing retelling of Verdi’s most beloved opera.

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Music-making where professionals and amateurs meet

Australia’s pro-am classical music sector includes both orchestras and choirs whose passionate participants are motivated by the joy of performing.

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Concert review: Tragedy to Triumph

The music may have been full of tragedy but the orchestra was triumphant!

A grey-haired man in formal wear and glasses stands at the podium with both hands raised, a conductor's baton in his right hand. Members of the orchestra sit around him.
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The secret art of conducting

Conductors including Vanessa Scammell, Asher Fisch and Nicholas Braithwaite discuss their roles and their relationships with orchestras.

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Gaze and gesture: the power of moving portraits

An Adelaide-exclusive exhibition of Robert Wilson’s video portraits explores the movement that lies in stillness.

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Concert review: Serenity, ASO

A rich musical smorgasbord with a world premiere performance and a dazzling display by acclaimed violinist Emily Sun.

An audience that's part music festival, part concert gathers under sunset-dappled clouds at the Adelaide Showgrounds.
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Classical music, new ideas: growing the fine music audience

Ideas and initiatives for expanding the classical music audience beyond its established, ageing demographic.

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Concert review: Bach, ACO

A wondrous journey through the impressive musical legacy of the Bach family

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Cabaret review: Meow Meow's Pandemonium

Cabaret diva Meow Meow seduces the Adelaide audience in superb style.

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Concert review: Paul Grabowsky and Andrea Lam

Two of our finest pianists play one of music’s finest pieces.

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