We look at the work of Christian Spuck, Peter Sellars, Barrie Kosky and Romeo Castellucci to determine whether the oratorio has regained its long-lost theatrical mantle.

Features include a look at Amanda Lee Falkenberg's musical space odyssey The Moons Symphony, the artists restoring the oratorio's theatrical setting, why Fidelio invites tinkering, and an interview with lawyer-turned-playwright Suzie Miller.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

Christian Spuck's staging of Verdi's Messa da Requiem, featuring Ballett Zürich and Australian performers, will have an exclusive season in Adelaide.

Another penetrating tour de force from an auteur director, this thrilling production demands and delivers in equal kind.

The latest arts appointments and departures.

As experienced English festival director Ruth Mackenzie is announced as the new Artistic Director of the Adelaide Festival, Rachel Healy looks back on her tenure with Neil Armfield.

A timely concert of devotional music providing a spiritual salve for our troubled hearts and urging us to action.

Speakers from around the world swapped despair for realistic and practical ideas about how the arts industry could help trigger a series of seismic ecological shifts.

This series of concerts was at times thrilling, but perhaps the idyllic location influenced some too-relaxed performances.

Anna Goldsworthy and Andrew Haveron combine Tolstoy and Beethoven to make a powerful statement about obsession and the objectification of women.

In a last minute addition to this year's Festival, Shamray and the ASQ gave an eloquent and refined performance.