Editor's Choice Matthias Goerne and Daniil Trifonov

Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Schubert’s Swan Songs: Trifonov & Goerne in Recital

City Recital Hall Sydney, NSW, Australia
In what promises to be a highlight of this year’s concert calendar, German baritone and Lieder expert Matthias Goerne embarks on a national tour with Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov (see our interview with Goerne on page 46). Witness their unparalleled artistry as they perform Schubert’s Schwanengesang, Winterreise and Die schöne Müllerin. Trifonov…

Grigoryan Brothers: This Is Us: A Musical Reflection of Australia

The Art House 19-21 Margaret Street, Wyong, NSW, Australia
Acclaimed guitarists Slava and Leonard Grigoryan have created a suite of music inspired by 18 objects personally selected from the National Museum of Australia’s vast collection, which traces our diverse and complex history. This Is Us takes audiences on a journey from the deep past of early Indigenous Australians to…

Melbourne Youth Orchestras: Reformation, Romance & Rebellion

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony emerged as a masterful response to Stalin’s criticism of his earlier works. Whether interpreted as a public statement or subtle rebellion, the symphony captures the turbulence, despair, and triumph of its time with volcanic intensity. Korngold, a celebrated Jewish émigré, found safety and success in Hollywood, where…
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JONES Theatrical Group: Hadestown

Theatre Royal, Sydney 108 King St, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Anaïs Mitchell’s contemporary musical theatre retelling of the doomed love story of Orpheus and Eurydice is cleverly combined with another Greek myth – Hades’ abduction of Persephone, the goddess of the seasons. The mesmerising score, which draws on New Orleans jazz, blues, American folk, gospel and railroad songs, is brilliantly…

Legit Theatre Co.: Furious Mattress

Belvoir St Theatre 25 Belvoir St, Sydney, NSW, Australia
A backyard exorcism in rural Victoria gone wrong. Pierce is convinced his wife is possessed by the devil. He enlists the help of his neighbour Anna and former plumber Max to expel the demons from his darling Else. You see, Else has always been a little left of centre. Pierce…

Brisbane Chorale: Liszt Via Crucis and Verdi Te Deum

St. John's Cathedral Ann St, Brisbane, QLD
Two powerfully expressive choral works performed in an inspirational setting – voices and organ resounding in Brisbane’s beautiful St John’s Cathedral. Verdi’s Te Deum: A deeply personal piece for this renowned opera composer, and Verdi's favourite among his Four Sacred Pieces. Liszt’s Via Crucis: Known for his instrumental music, Liszt…

Ensemble Trivium: Trilogy

Elm House 1956 Mount Glorious Rd, Mount Glorious, QLD, Australia
An Afternoon of Elegance and Passion: Ensemble Trivium’s 2025 season opening concert Join us as we kick off our 2025 season with a program full of lyricism, elegance and passion in the relaxed setting of the Elm House. The program opens with Dvořák’s Terzetto, a warm and lyrical piece alive…
Rameau – Boccherini – Massenet – Bruch

Fremantle Chamber Orchestra: Rameau – Boccherini – Massenet – Bruch

Government House Ballroom, Perth 13 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, Australia
Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 is arguably the most beloved and beautiful violin concerto with breathtakingly heart-warming melodies. Incredibly gifted 15-year-old Audrey Jarvis is the soloist in this romantic masterpiece. FCO and the brilliant Paul Wright (Audrey’s teacher) have crafted a program to complement Bruch: Rameau’s Pygmalion Overture, Boccherini’s La…
An Imaginary Life

Ten Days On The Island: An Imaginary Life

Burnie Uniting Church 58-66 Mount St, Burnie, TAS, Australia
An intimate duet for actor and musician, this is a story about learning to live wherever we find ourselves. It’s about coexisting with those who are already here and finding a sense of belonging by understanding who we are and who we can become in a place. An Imaginary Life,…
Editor's Choice Henry 5

Bell Shakespeare: Henry 5

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
Returning to Bell Shakespeare after 15 years, Marion Potts directs a new production of Shakespeare’s famous war play with newcomer JK Kazzi in the title role. Young Prince Hal has turned his back on Falstaff, left his wild adolescence behind and taken on the mantle of monarch. When he is…

Genesian Theatre: Macbeth

Genesian Theatre 420 Kent St, Sydney, NSW, Australia
A military hero returning from war is presented with a prophesy which, when shared with his wife, becomes the spur to murder. MACBETH is one of the greatest of all literary and dramatic works about temptation, conscience, great crime and consequence. It is Shakespeare’s towering vision of the power of…
Ray O’Leary: Laughter? I Hardly Know Her!

Live Nation: Ray O’Leary: Laughter? I Hardly Know Her!

The Victoria Hotel, Melbourne 215 Lt Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Ray O’Leary (Taskmaster, Have You Been Paying Attention?) pulled a man from a wrecked car and as the man lay dying, he used his last ounce of strength to ask Ray (Nominee 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award for Most Outstanding Show) to tell his children that he loved them.…

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