Polished and heartfelt performances in an exquisite closing program.

Bendigo Chamber Music Festival's Friday night concert lived up to the promise of its title – a blast of colour and light.

An auspicious start to MSO’s year, this Cybec showcase saw an established orchestra prove why living music is so important.

Peace, love, togetherness. Director Kate Gaul's new Magic Flute got there in the end – but it was a close-run thing.

Clever, funny and with a winning leading man, Tim Minchin’s music theatre take on the classic movie is a treat.

Jonathan Larson's classic rock musical remains relevant and resonant, swirling with energy and emotion.

Dead wasps, electric insects and the music of bones as Ensemble Apex lets Bach take his last bow.

Benjamin Skepper rounded off his Bach mini-festival with an electrified performance that had some heading for the doors, others enraptured.

Bach’s life and times beautifully played out by an ACO foursome, complete with bullet points.

Rupert Goold's pacy production, starring Joseph Fiennes as England football manager Gareth Southgate, looks great on the big screen.

Korkmaz Can Sağlam's Sydney Festival debut reveals a pianist of great technical skill and plenty of heart.

Madeleine Easton’s Akademie band gives this Bach mini-festival an intimate and fitting lift-off.