Much to celebrate at Melbourne’s new Con, but get rid of the muzak!

Hollywood did exotic better than Khachaturian, but no one does horror like Shostakovich.

A birthday concert celebrating a composer whose music evokes vast visual and sonic dimensions.

A thrilling night of diverse choreography featuring two superstar dancers and two guest artists, all dancing with great passion.

Natalie Bassingthwaighte and the stunning ensemble are drop-dead gorgeous in a musical that could have been written yesterday.

No musical bushrangers here. The Australian Boys Choir flourishes in its 80th year.

Power and passion from performers at the top of their game.

Lyric Opera of Melbourne's new production of Barry Conyngham's 1984 opera about aeronautical pioneer Lawrence Hargrave is enriching and ennobling for all.

Jian Wang's dreamlike cello contrasts with Berlioz's diabolical visions.

Hilary Bell's smart libretto underpins an intriguing new opera about the first woman to run for president of the US.

Simone Young takes the SSO to hell and back in the first concert of her three-year Visions of Vienna cycle.

ARCO's smaller forces showcase the sounds of 19th-century chamber music.