Pinchas Steinberg shows what a difference diligent and inspiring conducting can make.

Highly traditional British fare, lightly seasoned with the topical.

Stuart Maunder directed, compèred and played the patter roles very adroitly and the cast was largely in good form.

Martin Fröst’s got moves; he should be crowned Scandinavia’s Lord of the Dance.

The Australian Ballet’s decision to mount a program of British ballet was an excellent one.

Director Christopher Alden has had a field day, drawing from the visual language of Salvador Dalí, Man Ray and other surrealists of the 1930s.

Cecilia Bartoli has become one of today’s most popular and recognisable classical stars.

Listen here to Ezio Bosso’s minimalist music for piano, violin and cello, composed specially for Sydney Dance Company.

The improvements in this orchestra since its first outing last year are notable, primarily due to conductor Nicholas Carter’s ever-strengthening grasp of his craft.

There are better and more beautiful sacred albums about, but Santo is still a worthy addition to Flórez’s solo discography.