The inspiring story of Nelson Mandela’s struggle for justice becomes a surprisingly uninspired musical.

Renée Fleming and Audra McDonald add sparkle to Michael Tilson Thomas's easy-going opening.

A colourful and comedic rendering of the Bard’s classic.

This youthful, celebratory take on the seminal work works well in its post-industrial setting.

A fiercely authentic Benjamin Bagby enthralls with an ancient tale of heroes and horrors from the Northlands.

A beautifully shaped program from Ensemble Offspring, showcasing three brand new works and a spectral classic.

A microfestival of fine music in the Barossa Valley.

The violinist's stupendous technique was matched by dazzling lyricism – and he directed the concert to boot.

A delightful concert version with a top cast led by Alexander Lewis, Caroline O'Connor and a glittering Annie Aitken.

Style and sensitivity from French cellist Gautier Capuçon before Vladimir Ashkenazy gives us a peek behind Strauss's closed doors.

A world premiere by James Ledger demonstrates that he's a formidable composer for the string quartet.

Brian Howard’s opera is given an impressive revival in a suitably grungy new performance space.