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Classical Music
features

Edward Gardner on the intoxication of Elgar

The British conductor proves the perfect guide to The Dream of Gerontius.

December 4, 2025
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
CD and Other Review

Review: The Dream of Gerontius (London Philharmonic Orchestra & Choir, Hallé Choir, Edward Gardner)

A wonderful lineup of soloists crowns a fine account of Elgar’s masterpiece.

November 24, 2025
Chamber, Classical Music
features

On the Record: September 2025

This month features music by Tchaikovsky, Bruckner, Holst and Britten alongside international labels featuring Australian composers Malcolm Williamson and Liza Lim.

August 25, 2025
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral
features

Listen to the Australian Art Music playlist: August 2025 – New Releases

This month, Cameron Lam’s Australian Art Music playlist seeks out shiny and new Classical, Jazz, & Sound Art by local composers.

August 11, 2025
Chamber, Classical Music
CD and Other Review

Review: Edward Gardner conducts Britten (Nicky Spence, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Edward Gardner)

Gardner decants old wine into new bottles as label turns 20.

July 31, 2025
Classical Music, Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: Musica Viva, Vol. 47: Liza Lim (Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra)

Stunning recordings of a trio of orchestral works by Liza Lim.

July 23, 2025
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Edward Gardner Conducts Brahms (West Australian Symphony Orchestra)

Taking it to the limit: Edward Gardner, Samantha Clarke and WASO combine to deliver a thrilling, edge-of-the-seat experience.

July 13, 2025
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Arabella Steinbacher performs Prokofiev (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)

A memorable Ravel treat and some angelic violin from SSO favourite Arabella Steinbacher.

July 3, 2025
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Opera, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
features

On the Record: June 2025

This month features three homegrown blockbusters, two new takes on Ravel, women’s-eye views of Venetian Baroque, a haunting Faerie Bride and a Flying Dutchman for the library.

May 19, 2025
Classical Music, Opera
CD and Other Review

Review: Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer (Lise Davidsen, Gerald Finley, Orchestra and Chorus of Norwegian National Opera, Edward Gardner)

Opposites attract as Davidsen and Finley headline a magnificent new Dutchman.

May 16, 2025
Classical Music, Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: Tippett: Piano Concerto & Symphony No. 2 (Steven Osborne, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Edward Gardner)

Gardner captures Tippett in mid-stream.

December 2, 2024
Classical Music, Orchestral
news

West Australian Symphony Orchestra 2025: A New World

With the Perth Concert Hall closed for renovations, WASO disperses its music music around the city.

November 28, 2024
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
CD and Other Review

Review: Britten: Les Illuminations, Quatre Chansons françaises, Canteloube: Chants d’Auvergne (Mari Eriksmoen, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Edward Gardner)

A musical entente cordiale in songs by Britten and Canteloube.

December 3, 2021

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