A potent and thrilling symbiosis between actress and playwright.

An opera and a production that punch well above their weight.

Inspirational mentoring scheme sees triumphant fledglings leave the nest.

Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky’s big guns, Medtner steals the show. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

An excellent, thoughtful, funny, well-staged play that needed just one more rehearsal. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Nott conducts Poulenc and Mahler with something of the night about them. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Johnny Greenwood’s a standout amongst an evening of mixed Beethovian pleasures. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

German pianist’s mixed bag of Haydn, Beethoven and Chopin to Hobart. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Simon Phillips' production of Verdi’s Otello opens with nearly all hands on the decks of a 21st-century aircraft carrier.

Musical travelogue intrigues with help from the odd whirling dervish.

Aussie director makes most of moving masterpiece. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

New work falls short despite fine performances and flashes of brilliance. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in