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Classical Music, Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: Holst, Bax: The Planets, Tintagel (London Symphony Orchestra, Antonio Pappano)

Pappano saddles up a British warhorse and rides triumphantly into battle.

May 10, 2026
Orchestral, Pop and Rock
Live Review

Review: Beck with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra (Sydney Symphony Presents)

The (mostly) blue moods of Beck Hansen beautifully are captured and elevated in a Sydney Opera House concert to remember.

May 8, 2026
Classical Music, Orchestral
features

Huw Watkins on the symphony and its place in the 21st-century

The Welsh composer's Hallé commissions are a perfect case of sparkling new wine in old bottles.

May 8, 2026
Classical Music, Orchestral
news

Benjamin Northey jets off for American performance

The Aussie conductor to lead the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and a team of acclaimed soloists.

May 5, 2026
Classical Music, Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: John Luther Adams: Horizon (Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti)

A lushly textured ode to the horizon by John Luther Adams.

April 28, 2026
Orchestral
Live Review

Review: Parasite – Live in Concert (Concert Lab)

A packed Concert Hall experiences the intricate interplay of music and image with composer Jung Jae-il leading the score for Bong Joon-ho's thriller.

April 27, 2026
Classical Music, Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: Beethoven/5 Vol. 5 (Jonathan Biss, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Malin Broman)

A superb Beethoven, with a fascinating 21st-century reflection.

April 22, 2026
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
features

On the Record: May 2026

This month features new music from Huw Watkins and Bernadette Harvey, old music by Dowland and Zelenka and blockbusters care of Alkan, Bizet and Lise Davidsen.

April 20, 2026
Classical Music, Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: Huw Watkins (Hallé Orchestra, Sir Mark Elder)

Watkins’ sparkling orchestral music celebrates a very special relationship.

April 20, 2026
Chamber, Classical Music, Orchestral
features

Comings and Goings: May 2026

The latest arts appointments and departures.

April 20, 2026
Classical Music, Orchestral
features

World Premiere: Concerto del Motore

Joe Chindamo’s new concerto for the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra puts the pedal to the metal with drifter (and clarinettist) Dean Newcomb.

April 15, 2026
Classical Music, Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: Pillars of Creation (Bernadette Harvey)

Contemporary Australian music for piano played with fluency and intelligence.

March 30, 2026
Classical Music, Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky (Nobuyuki Tsujii, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Domingo Hindoyan)

Tsujii reaches an important milestone en route to the stars.

March 25, 2026

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