An uneven program of contemporary ballets from established and emerging choreographers.

Missy Mazzoli's opera, based on Lars von Trier's film, builds to a devastating finale.

Impressive singing, but the storytelling leaves something to be desired.

A privilege to be immersed so persuasively in Beethoven’s sound world.

Vivid musical storytelling from Alexander Shelley and the SSO.

A very rare afternoon of truly eloquent chamber music performances at the UKARIA Cultural Centre.

Australia’s biggest choreographic competition remains a hotbed of experimentation.

An uneasy start redeemed by energetic, committed playing.

Exciting period performances of well-known classics alongside a 19th-century rarity.

Two seemingly different worlds coalesce in music.

An engrossing lesson in the historical and musical significance of Beethoven’s Eroica symphony in the composer’s 250th year.

Beethoven and Adams make for an absolutely riveting combination.