Review: Kate Kelly (Yarra Valley Opera Festival)
The Australian chamber opera examining the life of the sister of bushranger Ned Kelly invites curiosity and is mostly satisfying.
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.
A delightful recital of art songs to restore the spirit and celebrate music as a life force.
Mark Rogers' award-winning Superheroes is a play that spirals its way under your skin.