Beetlejuice, Victorian Opera's Katya Kabanova and MTC's Rebecca among the award magnets in this year's celebration of Melbourne’s live performance sector.
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Michael Nyman’s chamber opera about a man with a curious neurological condition makes a rare appearance for its 40th anniversary.
Benjamin Law's mainstage debut unpacks family dynamics and the complex psychology of hoarding.
A fine cast led by Lauren Fagan as Tatyana brings Kasper Holten’s cerebral production to life, but it is Nicholas Jones as Lensky who steals the show and our hearts.
Libby O'Donovan has made a habit of delivering the goods; her new show continues the trend.
Shanghai Symphony Orchestra under conductor Long Yu cook up a storm.
Making her Australian debut, María Dueñas's uncompromising lyricism and impeccable control draws the audience into every note.
Dueñas says she's come to understand that playing Bruch's Violin Concerto "is less about showing how much I feel and more about knowing what to leave unsaid."
Conductor Sam Weller and Ensemble Apex aim to create contemporary music events that feel less like an academic exercises and more like immersive experiences.
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A novel approach to completing Vivaldi's unfinished opera pays dividends.
Doráti's Haydn is a sonic miracle, while Dohnányi is top tier, whatever he does.
After 25 years of "adventure and ground-breaking musical activity", Ughetti steps down as the group's founding Artistic Director.
Chee recognised for being “an integral part of WASO’s artistic life” for more than a decade.
Dueñas says she's come to understand that playing Bruch's Violin Concerto "is less about showing how much I feel and more about knowing what to leave unsaid."
A significant collection of Australian art song, including six world premieres.
A novel approach to completing Vivaldi's unfinished opera pays dividends.
Michael Nyman’s chamber opera about a man with a curious neurological condition makes a rare appearance for its 40th anniversary.
Beetlejuice, Victorian Opera's Katya Kabanova and MTC's Rebecca among the award magnets in this year's celebration of Melbourne’s live performance sector.
A fine cast led by Lauren Fagan as Tatyana brings Kasper Holten’s cerebral production to life, but it is Nicholas Jones as Lensky who steals the show and our hearts.
A fine production engages the mind; the richness and depth of Verdi’s melodic invention stuns the senses.
From Mahler’s audacious First Symphony to site-specific bells and Sting's working class roots, April’s issue explores music, place and identity.
Benjamin Law's mainstage debut unpacks family dynamics and the complex psychology of hoarding.
Beetlejuice, Victorian Opera's Katya Kabanova and MTC's Rebecca among the award magnets in this year's celebration of Melbourne’s live performance sector.
With a fine cast and design that’s a triumph of simplicity, this new play reminds Melbourne of the tragedy behind its largest and busiest bridge.
"It's still very surreal to me": Jake Lyle's classical background took him to the top of a long shortlist to play musical theatre's most mysterious character.
A stylish, fast-moving Julius Caesar that blinks at the assassination but nails the play’s ethical dilemmas.
Duncan Macmillan's early-career drama is still timely with its central question: what do we do with our lost boys?
Beetlejuice, Victorian Opera's Katya Kabanova and MTC's Rebecca among the award magnets in this year's celebration of Melbourne’s live performance sector.
Shechter is a festival favourite in Australia but this time around, he disappoints.
A gala program avoids most of the usual suspects and introduces new faces.
Glamour trumps intensity in choreographer Jenni Large’s new work.
A visually startling spectacle performed by dancers wearing eye-popping exoskeletons and prostheses.
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A novel approach to completing Vivaldi's unfinished opera pays dividends.
Doráti's Haydn is a sonic miracle, while Dohnányi is top tier, whatever he does.
A significant collection of Australian art song, including six world premieres.
A dazzling triptych of multicoloured works by one of Iceland’s finest.
Messiaen's mystical masterpiece gains formidable new advocates.
A fresh, compelling take on Bach’s masterpiece.
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