Review: Sun & Sea (Rugilė Barzdžiukaitė, Vaiva Graintyė & Lina Lapelytė, Sydney Festival)
In its quiet, gentle way, Sun & Sea is a work of genius that will linger long in the memory.
In its quiet, gentle way, Sun & Sea is a work of genius that will linger long in the memory.
Powerhouse performances by baritone Andrei Kymach and bass-baritone Yuri Kissin deliver a solid start to Opera Australia's 2023 season.
Mary Finsterer's heart-stoppingly beautiful new opera is endlessly absorbing, sonically and visually.
Amadeus, Peter Shaffer’s best-known play, rings loudly and clearly in this new production that kicks off the Sydney Opera House’s 50th year. Loud and clear, but hollow.
Having a conductor of the standing of Brett Weymark, lifted the performance of the amateur musicians to fresh heights, with an outpouring of delight from the audience.
Jack shall have Jack and nought shall go ill in this fizzy, funny staging of Shakespeare’s oft-performed comedy.
While some of its notes missed their mark, River City Voices showcased a bold approach that was refreshing to see.
Despite some impressive performances, this concert was let down by some odd programming choices.
Featuring the music of the hit film Love Actually, the Sydney edition of this Christmassy cabaret sees Libby O'Donovan shining bright.
A musically sumptuous modern Melbourne take on Dickens’ classic Yuletide tale.
This richly rewarding performance was warmly received by a highly appreciative audience, with some tears of joy.
The choir is in superlative form in the ABO's annual concert featuring traditional carols, sacred songs and popular numbers.
In this adventurous concert exploring the experiences of Mary, mother of Christ, the singers give an expert performance, but the production values could be better.