Review: Paul Lewis (Musica Viva)
Silence is key to Lewis's masterly Beethoven and Brahms.
September 3, 2015
Review: Brahms Festival Finale (Garrick Ohlsson, WASO)
One of the most profoundly thrilling and beautiful musical experiences of this reviewer’s life. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 31, 2015
Review: Beethoven Five (Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra)
Stephen Hough performs an outstanding piano concerto to conclude the TSO’s Beethoven Celebration. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 31, 2015
Review: Renée Fleming (Sydney Opera House)
Even without an orchestra, the People’s Diva came, sang and conquered.
August 30, 2015
Review: Der Fliegende Holländer (Bayreuth Festival)
★★★★☆ A dramatically convincing production totally within Wagner’s world. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 30, 2015
Review: Brahms Festival (Garrick Ohlsson, WASO)
Ohlsson delivers an incisive yet fulsomely poetic reading of Brahms' massive First Concerto.
August 29, 2015
Review: The Tempest (Bell Shakespeare)
The Bard’s last play is John Bell’s last show for the company – but he leaves us wanting more. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 24, 2015
Review: Brahms Festival (West Australian Symphony Orchestra)
Double concerto offers delights to match Fisch’s sublime Second. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 23, 2015
Review: Brahms Festival (Pinchas Zukerman, WASO)
★★★★★ Zukerman finesses Brahms’ concerto, but Fisch’s First is world-class. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 22, 2015
Review: Brahms (Canberra Symphony Orchestra)
★★★★☆ Andrew Haveron’s Sibelius favours poeticism over flamboyance. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 21, 2015
Review: Romeo and Juliet (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
★★★★★ Young and Bell create a brilliant synthesis between music and narrative. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 21, 2015
Review: Life in Progress (Sylvie Guillem)
★★★★☆ The ballet superstar’s farewell tour offers an understated exit from the stage. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 20, 2015
Review: Review: Brahms & Mozart (Australian Chamber Orch)
★★★★☆ It may be old music, but Tognetti’s Brahms calls for new ears. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 19, 2015