Phoenix Collective rises to the occasion with its wide-ranging Sydney Opera House debut.

An evening of highs and lows at Adelaide Festival. Sometimes, writes Deborah Jones, things just don't work out.

A finely crafted exposition of Vivaldi's largely ignored amalgam of four sacred works.

Under Jaime Martín's baton, the MSO prioritised clarity and precision, allowing Mahler’s meticulous orchestration to speak for itself.

Erin Helyard takes us on a fantastic journey through Bach’s Baroque universe.

Early-music specialists and soprano Jacqueline Porter present a rare display of 17th century Gaelic and English tunes.

An enjoyable Antarctic romp from Perth's The Last Great Hunt, with more than a touch of Wes Anderson's The Life Aquatic to it.

Bringing together 1,000 volunteers, Stephanie Lake’s one-off, site-specific happening is a hypnotic celebration of community and the joy of dance.

Irish actor Stephen Rea delicately explores the nooks and crannies of Samuel Beckett's rueful monodrama.

SSO Concertmaster Andrew Haveron is a violin god hiding in plain sight.

Taut and terrific, Simon Stone’s production of Kaija Saariaho’s final opera is a potent deep dive into what motivates an atrocity.

Dr Lou Bennett and Paul Stanhope’s song cycle about a repatriated baby girl's journey has a mesmerising Australian premiere.