Arts editor HELEN MUSA talks exclusively with legendary trumpeter Wynton Marsalis ahead of his Canberra performances this month.
Helen Musa
“CityNews” arts editor
If Joanna Richards is to be categorised as an “emerging” playwright, then the coming production of her debut, “You Can’t Tell Anyone”, will see her fully surfacing, writes HELEN MUSA.
News of the blues leads this week's "Arts in the City" column by arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Robyn Campbell's “Dwelling Place” won the $7000 first prize for the inaugural ACT Historic Places Art Prize, announced on Saturday by Arts Minister Tara Cheyne at Lanyon Homestead.
There's nothing quite like a bit of Puccini to lift the spirits of a beleaguered opera company, and National Opera is about to embark on a springtime production of “Sister Angelica” as it considers its future, reports HELEN MUSA.
"Was it music? Was it effect? It was both, and highly effective as a sound composition." ROB KENNEDY reviews “Close to Air”, performed by the Canberra Symphony Orchestra Chamber Ensemble.
The ANU's Australian Centre for China on the World is fast becoming the go-to spot for innovative exhibitions highlighting new worlds in art, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA.
After nearly four years at the helm of National Opera, Peter Coleman-Wright has stepped down as its artistic director, citing disappointment with government support.
Seven Canberra artists have made it on to the "short” list of 93 finalists from more than 800 entries in this year’s National Capital Art Prize, coming up in September.
HELEN MUSA rounds up all things music, comedy and drama in this week's "Artsweek" column.
An extraordinary historical story of adventure and tragedy with a local link is the basis for an original play coming up at The Q in August.
“BE afraid… entertained, excited, confused… and delighted,” the promo goes. Arts editor HELEN MUSA reports in this week's "Arts in the City" column that the Spooky Men's Chorale is heading back to town...
