The QSO and Brisbane Chamber Choir Collective delivered an incredible, terrifying journey from the abyss to salvation in Verdi’s Requiem.

QSO invites audiences to "feel every note" in a season ranging from Mahler and Tchaikovsky to movie and video-game scores.

A brave program that set minds racing off into thoughts seldom contemplated in such depth at a concert hall.

Bohème again – but this staging slays with stunning performances and design.

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Shostakovich responded to the political world around him in his compositions. We look at why his music remains as vital and relevant as ever.

Big issues, huge voices, major talents ... September's Limelight casts a wide net over the Australian music and performing arts scene and hauls in a bumper catch.

Big issues, huge voices, major talents ... September's Limelight casts a wide net over the Australian music and performing arts scene and hauls in a bumper catch.

A relaxing breath of fresh air for music fans in the teeming Emerald City.

Let the actors act, let the orchestras orch – QSO meets John Bell on an uneven playing field.

Grief explored in all its colours on this Anzac Day concert featuring QSO Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici on cello.

Umberto Clerici takes on a rich cello odyssey with a pronounced Italian accent.