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Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
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Master of Melancholy

It’s 400 years since the death of John Dowland, the English composer, lutenist, singer (and spy). We trace his career with Iestyn Davies.

August 24, 2026
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Opera, Orchestral, Theatre, Vocal & Choral
features

On Stage: the events you need to see in September 2026

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

August 24, 2026
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
features

On the Record: September 2026

Piano postcards by Stephen Hough, orchestral works by Mahler and Sibelius, chamber music from home and abroad, and a makeover for the Eton Choirbook.

August 24, 2026
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
CD and Other Review

Review: Mahler: Lieder der Jugend (Katharina Konradi, Sophie Rennert, Mauro Peter, Simon Keenlyside, Joseph Middleton)

Sensitive singing and pianism bring Mahler’s early songs to vivid life.

August 19, 2026
Chamber, Classical Music, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
features

Listen to the Australian Art Music playlist: August 2026 – New & Upcoming

Cameron Lam looks ahead to the latest and upcoming Classical, Jazz, and Sound Art releases across Australian in this month’s playlist.

August 11, 2026
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
CD and Other Review

Review: Earthly Solace: Eton Choirbook Reconstructions II (Selene, Daniel Gilchrist)

Fascinating reconstructions bring to life a survivor of the ravages of the Reformation.

August 6, 2026
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
Live Review

Review: Devotion (West Australian Symphony Orchestra Chorus)

Fine performances illuminate contrasting sacred settings, though the program struggles to sustain dramatic purpose.

July 20, 2026
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
features

High Guys

We trace the history of the soaring male voice from the 18th-century castrati to a reclaiming of some mezzo-soprano roles today.

July 20, 2026
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
CD and Other Review

Review: Wishing Tree (The Gesualdo Six, Owain Park)

A walk in this musical garden promises reflection and delight.

July 20, 2026
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
CD and Other Review

Review: Ascent (Alex Raineri)

All-Australian recital gets mythical, but loses something sans visuals.

July 15, 2026
Vocal & Choral
Live Review

Review: In Quires and Places (Festival of Voices)

A superb cathedral acoustic and four of the finest choirs deliver a stimulating evening of vocal pleasures.

July 13, 2026
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
features

Samuel Hasselhorn: Schubert reminds us of what’s important in life

The German baritone on the inspiration of Bryn Terfel and the value of simplicity in Schubert.

July 10, 2026
Chamber, Vocal & Choral
Live Review

Review: Dixit Dominus (Festival of Voices)

A wonderfully accomplished reading of Handel's Dixit Dominus, led by Elizabeth Scott.

July 7, 2026

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