Led by flautist Melissa Farrow, the Brandenburgs dance their way across France and England in a cheery return to the stage.

The Australian chamber opera examining the life of the sister of bushranger Ned Kelly invites curiosity and is mostly satisfying.

A joyous return to the main stage for Opera Queensland with ENCORE.

Vivat Artium! Fritzsch was the ultimate QSO magus, forming a magical trinity with the musicians and music.

Paul Selar experiences a one-on-one performance of Beethoven’s song cycle An die ferne Geliebte via the telephone.

High-class music making let down by grab-bag programming.

The ASQ probes the string quartet genre and premieres a major new work that champions women writers and composers.

A fine performance of Beethoven’s Emperor piano concerto headlines a rich and varied ASO concert full of emotional contrasts.

Weaving fragments from medieval versions of Tristan and Isolde, David Lang's a cappella chamber opera speaks potently about love's varied moods.

Jessica Gethin, Emmalena Huning and WASO ensure the audience leaves the concert hall with a smile.

Irish Celtic mythology is brought to life in a dramatic work for two soprano voices and chamber ensemble.

WASO gives such an effective performance of Carl Orff's famous cantata that it is revealed in a fresh light.