Review: Masters of the Baroque (West Australian Symphony Orchestra)
A virtuosic hybrid approach to performing Baroque music with largely modern instruments.
April 25, 2026
Review: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard and Sydney Symphony Orchestra
A fusion of psych-rock and symphonic power alternates between overwhelm and brilliance.
December 4, 2025
Review: Abduction (Victorian Opera)
This bold, beautifully staged adaptation of an opera classic ditches the outdated bits so we can still enjoy Mozart’s glorious music.
August 13, 2025
Review: Handel’s Messiah (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)
A pared-down MSO and choir, but Messiah still sweeps its audience along in a tide of enthusiasm and vocal power.
December 13, 2023
Review: CPE Bach: Universe of Harmony (Australian Haydn Ensemble)
Led by guest director and harpsichordist Chad Kelly, this celebration of the music of CPE Bach was a fine way to round out the Australian Haydn Ensemble’s 10th anniversary season.
December 12, 2022
Review: The Creation (Sydney Chamber Choir/Australian Haydn Ensemble)
Australia's first-ever period-instrument presentation of The Creation reveals the fresh vitality and range of colours in Haydn’s score.
April 30, 2022
Review: Baroque and Beyond (Australian Chamber Orchestra)
A joyful return to the stage turned the page on a troubled season, and marked the start of exciting new era for the ACO.
November 19, 2021