Review: Ode to Joy (West Australian Symphony Orchestra)
A volcanic account of Beethoven’s last symphony under the baton of British conductor Alpesh Chauhan – and more besides.
A volcanic account of Beethoven’s last symphony under the baton of British conductor Alpesh Chauhan – and more besides.
In-concert operas are sometimes regarded as the poor relation of their fully staged cousins. But can less be more?
A year of performances designed to take audiences beyond their usual geographical, musical and cultural boundaries.
The stars align, literally and figuratively, as Simone Young’s four-year Ring Cycle lifts off to a rapturous ovation.
A medical emergency and vocal problems couldn’t mar Christian Spuck’s monumental staging of Verdi’s masterpiece.
Relaxed, relevant and flexible. Classical music programming needs to move with the times, says conductor Vladimir Fanshil.
Superb performances by two last-minute jump-ins, their fellow cast members, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and the SSO under Simone Young make the most of Beethoven’s troubled piece.
The Great Synagogue will host a stellar lineup including the Australian Guitar Quartet, Umberto Clerici, Stefanie Farrands, Alexander Gavrylyuk, Andrew Haveron, James Morrison and Gumaroy Newman.
The young baritone takes home the $30,000 Marianne Mathy Scholarship, an opportunity to audition for the Lyric Opera in Chicago, and the inaugural Nicole Car Prize.
Simone Young discusses the highlights of her second “theatrical” year as the SSO’s Chief Conductor, including several works she will conduct for the first time in her celebrated career.
Christian Spuck's staging of Verdi's Messa da Requiem, featuring Ballett Zürich and Australian performers, will have an exclusive season in Adelaide.
The intimate, Sydney-wide concert series features some of Australia's most beloved artists in wonderful settings throughout metropolitan Sydney.
Emily Granger and Joshua Batty headline a delightful evening of art, wine, conversation and music at the Ken Done Gallery.