Review: Devotion (West Australian Symphony Orchestra Chorus)
Fine performances illuminate contrasting sacred settings, though the program struggles to sustain dramatic purpose.
Fine performances illuminate contrasting sacred settings, though the program struggles to sustain dramatic purpose.
We trace the history of the soaring male voice from the 18th-century castrati to a reclaiming of some mezzo-soprano roles today.
A walk in this musical garden promises reflection and delight.
All-Australian recital gets mythical, but loses something sans visuals.
A superb cathedral acoustic and four of the finest choirs deliver a stimulating evening of vocal pleasures.
The German baritone on the inspiration of Bryn Terfel and the value of simplicity in Schubert.
A wonderfully accomplished reading of Handel's Dixit Dominus, led by Elizabeth Scott.
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs shine a light on Haydn’s heaven-sent masterpiece.
A river runs through this Schubert-inspired work for clarinet and voice.
Opera Rara's definitive Donizetti song-collection reaches its finale.
A well-crafted program with exquisite singing introduces Britain's The Gesualdo Six to Brisbane audiences.
The British masters of vocal music and Melbourne's high-flying youth choir present a polished, uplifting program.
Deft choices do justice to Brahms’ very “human” requiem. What more could one ask for?