This concert, being toured by Musica Viva, is both a journey to Russia’s dark soul and a farewell to a rising star.

This CIMF concert introduced two instruments that were new to most in the audience, and the premiere of a new piece by composer Brian Howard, this year’s composer-in-residence.

Fun Home is a beautiful, innovative musical that moves you to laughter and tears. This production, co-produced by Sydney and Melbourne Theatre Companies, does it justice and then some.

Up close and personal for a Romantic cocktail hour with members of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

This Opening Gala program delivered works of markedly different styles and varying performance standards, with two recent Australian works faring particularly well.

A worthy retelling of Camille Claudel's story, which at last portrays her as a very real and normal woman.

Daniel Rojas spins his dazzling improvisations with ease at the launch of his new album.

This extraordinarily courageous work from Liz Lea suggests that no dance style is beyond being looked at creatively.

Joanna Murray-Smith’s much-performed Honour gets a thoughtful revival and a little makeover.

Another brilliant night at the ballet, with work by Petipa, Balanchine and Forsythe, confirms that The Australian Ballet's new Artistic Director, David Hallberg, has definitely arrived.

This semi-staged production does nothing to improve the musical’s chequered reputation.

A pensive and delightful Sunday afternoon concert, which launched the Music on the Terrace Soirée Series at WA's Government House.