Shamray’s recital – featuring works by Debussy, Rachmanninov, Ravel and Scriabin – was a thrilling and profound experience of programming and performance.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as The King’s Singers are back live.

The MSO Chorus returns, bringing joy to the end of a diabolical year.

A major new choral work by Richard Mills, on the themes of the birth of Jesus and our contemporary troubles, is magnificently performed.

Trio Argenti (almost) concludes the 2021 BMF with an intriguing choice of repertoire.

William Hennessy chose the intimate setting of a string quartet recital to make his last musical statement as MCO’s Artistic Director – and a very fine concert it was too.

The annual festive fixture includes a world premiere, several carols and some delightful inclusions, but some distractions too.

Low on laughs, this intentionally farcical musical-meets-cabaret is lost at sea.

Its many messages are spelled out at times, but the musical blasts from the stage, performed by a terrific cast led by the sensational Natalie Bassingthwaighte.

While some scenes sing, others feel underdone, nonetheless this production of Arthur Miller's play remains a powerful experience.

The breadth of Ensemble Offspring's program showcased not only the unique styles and arrangements of the compositions, but also gave a sense of the importance of storytelling for First Nations people.

QSO’s sumptuous orchestral celebration brings 2021 to a thundering close.