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.
Celebrating 70 years of music-making, the program featured two world premieres by composers Ella Macens and Michael Dooley celebrating the art of singing and Canberra's natural diversity.
Eric Whitacre's writing for voice is deft, while the words are unremittingly touching in this moving piece about love, death, anger and grief.
With the MSO under Maestro Benjamin Northey, violinist Emily Sun gave a performance of Korngold's Violin Concerto that warrants recording, as does the orchestra's rendition of Hyde's Village Fair.
Combing artistry and stamina, New Zealand choreographer Douglas Wright's masterpiece of contemporary dance is made all the more magical by a glorious live musical accompaniment.
The first in a series of four concerts, conducted by Douglas Boyd, illuminates the nature and significance of Beethoven’s nine symphonies.
Catherine Foster makes a stunning Australian debut in a concert of Strauss’ Greek tragedy.
Making his debut with the CSO, young conductor Sam Weller made an indelible stamp with a performance to be treasured.
It’s easy to be bowled over by the charm and humour with which Restless Dance Theatre takes on assumptions and challenges involving disability.
Ralph Fiennes delivers a powerhouse performance that won't disappoint fans in David Hare's play about legendary urban planner Robert Moses, directed by Nicholas Hytner.
In the spectacular surrounds of the WA Museum Boola Bardip, Voyces’ second concert of the year explored the influence of time on choral music.
Ensemble Offspring's micro-festival was a tribute to the transformative power of living new music, and sent the audience home grinning.
