Christopher Moore helps Bach family dynasty demonstrate long-term appeal.

An affectionate "jukebox operetta" featuring some sparkling music and performances.

Auspicious start for new baroque kids on the block.

A smart, challenging programme highlighting Shostakovich's personal upheavals.

The Festival hits the ground running with music from home and abroad.

Strong makes auspicious debut with a thought-provoking, beautifully crafted play.

Greatest soundtrack ever saves musical thriller teetering into camp.

Two Aussie expats give daring performance of Messiaen's love-death ritual.

A delightful small-scale production of the touching (if somewhat sentimental) Broadway musical.

Plenty of Aussies and next year's Sydney Gurnemanz in Vienna's latest Parsifal.

Joanna Murray-Smith’s comedy-drama drops a bomb on comfortable coupled life.

A beautifully filmed live performance of a cherished ballet takes to cinema screens across Australia.