Dr Diana Carroll
Dr Diana Carroll's Latest Articles
Opera review: La Traviata
Three state opera companies join forces to stage a pleasing retelling of Verdi’s most beloved opera.
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.
Concert review: Tragedy to Triumph
The music may have been full of tragedy but the orchestra was triumphant!
The secret art of conducting
Conductors including Vanessa Scammell, Asher Fisch and Nicholas Braithwaite discuss their roles and their relationships with orchestras.
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.
Concert review: Serenity, ASO
A rich musical smorgasbord with a world premiere performance and a dazzling display by acclaimed violinist Emily Sun.
Classical music, new ideas: growing the fine music audience
Ideas and initiatives for expanding the classical music audience beyond its established, ageing demographic.
Concert review: Bach, ACO
A wondrous journey through the impressive musical legacy of the Bach family
Cabaret review: Meow Meow's Pandemonium
Cabaret diva Meow Meow seduces the Adelaide audience in superb style.
Concert review: Paul Grabowsky and Andrea Lam
Two of our finest pianists play one of music’s finest pieces.