Review: Songs from the Bush (Omega Ensemble)
Lyricism and subtlety in a programme that favoured tranquility over excitement.
May 8, 2017
Review: Why do the nations? (Canberra International Music Festival)
Like the best festival programmes, this is one to provoke debate and disagreement.
May 8, 2017
Review: From Russia With Love (The Metropolitan Orchestra)
Sydney's Met musos indulge in a little musical vodka.
May 7, 2017
Review: La Sonnambula (Victorian Opera)
Jessica Pratt could bring the house down in her sleep.
May 7, 2017
Review: Rossini Stabat Mater (Sydney Philharmonia Choirs)
Thrilling choral theatrics abound when the church goes to the opera.
May 7, 2017
Review: Choral Classics (St George’s Cathedral Consort)
Walton's The Twelve the highlight in the Consort's latest offering.
May 7, 2017
Review: Hong Kong Philharmonic (Sydney Opera House)
Mahlerian big finish makes up for problematic choices earlier.
May 6, 2017
Review: Last Statement (Canberra International Music Festival)
An exceptional farewell from a young quartet with great potential.
May 5, 2017
Review: Spanish Baroque (Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Circa)
A compelling physical spectacle with a rich soundtrack.
May 4, 2017
Review: Half the Sky (Canberra International Music Festival)
A memorable and highly successful Promenade at the National Portrait Gallery.
May 4, 2017
Review: Nutcracker – The Story of Clara (Australian Ballet)
Graeme Murphy's Australian retelling of the beloved ballet is as touching as ever 25 years on.
May 3, 2017
Review: The Velvet Revolution (Canberra International Music Festival)
Fragmentation and a French quartet continue the revolution.
May 3, 2017
Review: Nordic Adventures (Adelaide Symphony Orchestra)
Norwegian conductor Eivind Aadland plays to the ASO’s strengths.
May 2, 2017