Review: Asher Fisch Conducts Schumann (West Australian Symphony Orchestra)
The premiere of Paul Stanhope's much-anticipated Trombone Concerto receives a warm response.
November 20, 2017
Review: Muriel’s Wedding the Musical (Sydney Theatre Company)
With a fantastic score and a brilliant Muriel, the musical of the iconic film more than lives up to the hype.
November 19, 2017
Review: Brahms Violin Concerto (Queensland Symphony Orchestra)
Barnabás Kelemen proves a charismatic replacement for Vengerov, while Alondra de la Parra conjures a glorious sonic realm for Ravel.
November 18, 2017
Review: Beginnings (Australian String Quartet)
A beautiful concert with a little gem of a piece by Alessandro Scarlatti.
November 17, 2017
Review: The Routes of Slavery (Jordi Savall, Lincoln Center, NY)
Jordi Savall conjures joy out of misery in an ambitiously conceived evening.
November 17, 2017
Review: Scenes from a Marriage (Queensland Theatre)
A bruising night in the theatre with a play that pulls no punches.
November 17, 2017
Review: Gripping Shostakovich (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
Ashkenazy and Müller-Schott offer up a mighty sequel.
November 17, 2017
Review: The Merry Widow (Opera Australia)
Homecoming queen Danielle de Niese sings and dances her way through this lavish new production.
November 17, 2017
Review: Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment & Rachel Podger (Musica Viva)
Rachel Podger and OAE deliver stormy darkness and warm, sunny light.
November 16, 2017
Review: Handel BELSHAZZAR (Adelaide Philharmonia Chorus)
Robert Macfarlane delivers robust tone and diction to die for as Belshazzar.
November 14, 2017
Review: Carmen (Opera di Roma, Palace Cinemas)
Bizet at Trump’s border wall brings back a certain relevance.
November 14, 2017
Review: Roberto Devereux (Melbourne Opera)
Opening night belonged to Australian soprano Helena Dix in the role of Queen Elizabeth I.
November 13, 2017
Review: Three Sisters (Sydney Theatre Company)
Upton's Australian Chekhov is by turns funny and scouring.
November 11, 2017