Review: Piano Power (Queensland Symphony Orchestra)
Uzbek pianist Behzod Abduraimov shone in duet with the QSO in Rachmanimov’s Concerto No 2 for Piano and Orchestra, while ancient landscapes came to life in Lachlan Skipworth’s Hinterland.
Uzbek pianist Behzod Abduraimov shone in duet with the QSO in Rachmanimov’s Concerto No 2 for Piano and Orchestra, while ancient landscapes came to life in Lachlan Skipworth’s Hinterland.
In its debut concert as the new Company in Residence at QPAC, Ensemble Q gave a vivacious performance of works by Beethoven and Paul Dean.
Choreographed by Natalie Weir, this must-see ballet is brought to life by the brilliant performances of its dancers, a stylish production design and WASO's glowing interpretation of Bach's music.
This concert, celebrating the music of Vivaldi, was excellent in every regard, with soprano Miriam Allan holding the audience in the palm of her hand.
Anna Ziegler's compelling portrait of British scientist Rosalind Franklin is given an impressive, light-on-its-feet production.
This astounding collaboration weaves a moving, epic tale of love and war, with physical feats and technical wizardry that never overshadow the emotion and raw humanity.
With Yeol Eum Son on piano and conducted by Eivind Aadland, this program of works by Maria Grenfell, Chopin, Moszkowski and Mendelssohn was rich in the flavours of Poland, Italy and the Apple Isle.
Behzod Abduraimov's dramatic, refined reading of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No 3 was just one highlight in a wonderful concert also featuring Mozart and Prokofiev.
The Song Company’s Arms of Love is a revelation in musical programming, breaking all the rules of performing old music and arriving somewhere truly exhilarating.
Lorraine Hansberry's landmark play is an emotionally layered work of intellectual sensitivity; this Australian mainstage premiere more than does it justice.
Despite some curious omissions, this stage adaptation of Shannon Molloy's memoir features outstanding performances that deliver magnificent moments of emotion and humour.
The audience goes crackers for the stunning male soprano from Caracas.
This sold-out concert perfectly captured the vibrancy of the Australian landscape and featured the world premiere of Emergence by composer Deborah Cheetham.