Butel captivates as flawed Renaissance physician in Finsterer's new opera.

Affectionate story and strong cast help ladies find some of their feet.

Sydney ensemble round off a stunning season with plenty of Sturm und Drang.

A unique take on end-of-year carols, Noël! Noël! has plenty for both jaded Christmas concert-goers and lovers of Christmas nostalgia.

Jessica Cottis wrangles a fine ensemble of young Australian musicians in London.

Stephen Layton's dramatic conviction makes a powerful testimony of Handel’s musical centrepiece.

Innovative programming and restrained refinement allows ASO to shine.

A virtuosic, mind-expanding performance from a leading, world-renowned Australian ensemble.

A marvellously realised interpretation of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto and Sixth Symphony.

Inspired musical values and post-Trump passions let down by awkward staging.

★★★★☆ Rules are joyfully bent and broken in four explorations of the new. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

★★★★½ Lise Lindstrom’s Brünnhilde crowns climax of Melbourne Ring. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in