Gounod’s ‘Ave Maria’ sounds absolutely divine on this bizarre instrument. Also called a singing saw, the musical saw is a genuine instrument that looks a bit like a hand saw. It is played with a ...

Gounod would say that he acquired his vocation with his mother’s milk, for she sang as she suckled him. Signs of an inherited musical gift—his mother, widowed young, supported the family by giving ...

Hello, I'm Geoff Wood and this is The Rhythm Divine on ABC Radio National. This week it's all about Mary. Down through the years, composers have been drawn to the Latin prayer of the Roman Catholic ...

In a year in which you can hardly move for Bernstein and Debussy-related events, a year in which even Couperin and Parry are getting a good showing, as well as the too-often-neglected Lili Boulanger, ...

VIVA! Opera is a biweekly content broadcast on Tuesdays. In the 43rd episode, Ms Ohtake picks 'Ave Maria' by Bach and Gounod. Ease into the English language and Australian culture. We make learning ...

It’s a sign of just how far out of fashion Gounod has fallen that none of the major British houses is taking the opportunity to stage one of his operas. A revival of David McVicar’s production of ...