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.

Mozart and Bruckner seemingly sit at the opposite ends of the Austrian spectrum, yet Johannes Fritzsch and WASO showed the two can make a compelling pairing.

World premieres of new works by five young composers mark Omega’s return to the stage.

St. George’s Cathedral Concert Series gave its audience an early Christmas gift this year; the inaugural performance of Sonus Angelorum, a new professional upper voice female choir based at the cathedral.

Kanen Breen dazzles in a riotous production of Rameau’s comedy directed by Neil Armfield.

With superb orchestral playing, the line-up of around 200 passionate performers completely convinced in Orff's vital and lusty cantata.