“Violinist’s violinist,” Ilya Gringolts shows Satanic majesty as he takes on the Devil.

Acacia’s sparkly French buffet takes the cake as an Orange Chamber Music Festival highlight.

Joe Chindamo's remarkable Requiem stands out among some heavy company.

An assured performance of Bach’s masterpiece in a beautiful but acoustically challenging venue.

A fascinating historical tale of escape and derring-do but this detailed retelling risks becoming as confusing as the final chapter of Mission: Impossible.

Anna Lapwood brings her brilliant skill and boundless effervescence to the Sydney Opera House Grand Organ.

Sydney Chamber Choir’s association with this work has always been strong. Under Sam Allchurch's direction, it grows even deeper.

Less is more in Suzanne Chaundy’s new production of a play about the Port Arthur massacre’s aftermath.

Two scintillating performances under the baton of British conductor Alexander Soddy.

QSO's 2026 Maestro Series opens with Mahler and Mendelssohn in a brilliantly delivered concert.

Two 20th century masterpieces dynamically performed by two 21st century stars – María Dueñas and Anna Lapwood.

Luminescence shine a vivid light on Gesualdo’s astonishing dark masterpiece.

Tsujii reaches an important milestone en route to the stars.

A musical overview of the many voices of a neglected British polymath.

A novel approach to completing Vivaldi's unfinished opera pays dividends.

Doráti's Haydn is a sonic miracle, while Dohnányi is top tier, whatever he does.

A significant collection of Australian art song, including six world premieres.

A dazzling triptych of multicoloured works by one of Iceland’s finest.

Messiaen's mystical masterpiece gains formidable new advocates.

A fresh, compelling take on Bach’s masterpiece.

This film about John Davidson, who lives with Tourette’s, is compassionate, moving and very funny.

Lovingly compiled and edited, a captivating portrait of the legendary composer and jazz virtuoso.

Director Óliver Laxe doesn’t prepare us for the disaster that unfolds – which makes this film so memorable.

Richard Linklater’s irresistibly immersive film follows the shooting of Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless.

A fresh, lively deep dive into the hot-button issues of the opera world.

A portrait of the great Spanish guitarist from the horse’s mouth.

An illuminating memoir by the BBC director who captured musicians on film.

A theatrical life so rich you really couldn’t make it up.