Review: Softly, Softly (Stephen Whittington, MoD. & Elder Conservatorium)
A hugely entertaining and educational recital exploring the music of Morton Feldman and the works of composers and poets in his milieu.
A hugely entertaining and educational recital exploring the music of Morton Feldman and the works of composers and poets in his milieu.
A hugely entertaining and educational recital exploring the music of Morton Feldman and the works of composers and poets in his milieu.
Monteverdi’s opera of ancient Rome gets an exciting makeover courtesy of the 1983 film Scarface and Elena Kats-Chernin’s new orchestration.
A well-crafted program with exquisite singing introduces Britain's The Gesualdo Six to Brisbane audiences.
Grace Malouf's provocative new play explores bodily autonomy, medical ethics and the limits of parental love.
Time flies in this charming, absorbing, dreamlike spectacular.
Setting the stage for Queensland’s emerging musical talent.
Middle-aged women are manipulated by the nip-and-tuck industry in this satire, but it’s the jokes that should get some work done.
Cellist Ivan Karizna – playing an instrument that once belonged to Paul Tortelier – is both songster and storyteller in his WASO debut.
This triple bill lives up to its name with driving force and exceptional performance.
The British masters of vocal music and Melbourne's high-flying youth choir present a polished, uplifting program.
A clever Jane Austen reinterpretation with laughs and karaoke, this West End hit finally makes its Australian debut.
Deft choices do justice to Brahms’ very “human” requiem. What more could one ask for?
A river runs through this Schubert-inspired work for clarinet and voice.
Unique conjunction of classical and folk guaranteed to set the spirits soaring.
Opera Rara's definitive Donizetti song-collection reaches its finale.
Petrenko and his forces embrace the world in Mahler's most awesome symphony.
Late Sutherland comes with qualifications but Rogé is a winner all the way.
Hope-filled Schubert Lieder offer unalloyed pleasure.
Judicious potpourri paints arresting portrait of extraordinary composer.
A richly rewarding program of Chinese orchestral music by a modern master.
Director Maria Sødahl puts liberal values to the test in the story of a family vacation overwhelmed by the refugee crisis.
Grégory Magne’s beautifully observed comedy treats music, musicians and its audience with respect.
This dark but memorable German film turns a lens on the cruelties suffered by related women across four time periods.
Fatih Akin's latest film takes us to the coastal community of Amrum in 1945 to observe the end of the Nazi regime.
This gripping novel explores the relationship between music and politics through the stories of three pianists, including Van Cliburn.
This searingly frank tell-all memoir celebrates a true original, warts and all.
The three-time Tony nominee’s insightful memoir is an inspiration.
A fresh, lively deep dive into the hot-button issues of the opera world.