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.

The venerable Borodins save the best till last, excelling in Shostakovich’s final quartet.

A beautiful and intriguing new work from Queensland's Dancenorth.

A sparkling account of the New World from Xian Zhang and the MSO.

The fragile beauty of memory and the absurdist comedy of the office.

A night of considerable musical promise as New Yorkers get to know their 26th Music Director.