Mahler’s child-like innocence and some highly perfumed Strauss make for a heady mix from the SSO.

A brilliant, challenging score by Jack Symonds sustains this boldly designed Ur-fable of bloodlust and redemption.

Darebin City Preston Brass Band delivers a dazzling interpretation of a much-loved claymation caper.

Australian Haydn Ensemble blows hot with some virtuoso horn and a scaled down take on Mozart’s Jupiter.

A program of expressive contemporary Chinese art songs, rooted in the European art song and Lieder tradition.

David Williamson's cruise ship satire The Puzzle presents like a classic romp from the 1970s. Lower your expectations accordingly.

Huw Higginson and Hannah Waterman shine in this very British comedy-drama about living through a mother's dying days.

Singers including Helena Dix and Deborah Humble celebrate Puccini with a concert of opera highlights and the one-act tragedy Suor Angelica.

Sir Donald Runnicles casts his painterly eye over some ravishing and rarely heard French treats.

Absurd, fabulous fun. If you're a fan of Céline Dion, the film Titanic and/or gloriously camp musical theatre, this will float your boat.

LA Phil Wind Quintet teams up with QCGU students for under-attended Brisbane Festival chamber showcase.

Forget about your own cost of living issues for a while with this Pulitzer Prize winner about people with disabilities, their carers and the universal need to connect.