Queensland Ballet yet again delivers a MacMillan classic with aplomb, and in the process two young leads soar to become company stars.

In the fourth and final concert of its Beethoven series, the ASO gave committed and virtuosic performances of the 8th and 9th Symphonies under Douglas Boyd.

Artistic Director Katie Yap presents a crucial path forward for the cultivation of new audiences of Western art music in Australia, as well as providing a much-needed platform for women composers.

An excellent cast and orchestra showcased Wagner’s rich score in this one-off concert of the third opera in his Ring Cycle.

While the play would have fared better in a smaller venue, it's a smartly written, intelligent, well-performed piece about fact, fiction and the concept of "truth".

Nature or nurture? The elite Bach group explores the shaping of the musical genius in a program including works by his contemporaries and a superb performance by countertenor Russell Harcourt.

A mixed program of contemporary works, carried by an exhilarating Australian premiere from New York choreographer Justin Peck.

This incredibly satisfying program, featuring two world premieres, is dense but good-natured and fondly curated by an intelligent, forward-thinking ensemble.

Donald Runnicles leads the SSO in a stunning Sydney debut by Grammy-winning violinist Augustin Hadelich, and a moving homage to the Queen.

In this must-see concert, Finnish piano virtuoso and composer Olli Mustonen leads members of the ACO in a gloriously kaleidoscopic display of musical colour and wit.

Some have suggested John Adams' new opera is too conventional, but Clive Paget disagrees, finding that age cannot wither the composer as he takes on Shakespeare's Egyptian dish.

This double bill featuring an opera by Poulenc and a new Australian work, conceived by Ali McGregor with a score by Connor D'Netto, is captivating, intelligent, theatrical and emotional.