A pared-down MSO and choir, but Messiah still sweeps its audience along in a tide of enthusiasm and vocal power.

David Malouf’s poetic world brought to life thanks to Katie Noonan & co.’s beautiful blend.

ABC Classic is about to release the vocal quartet's debut album. Katie Noonan is incredibly proud of it – but recording it was one of the most challenging things she’s ever done.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

Organist Joseph Nolan curates a program of revered classics, stellar ensembles and beloved singers to entice music lovers back from pandemic hiatus.

This presentation of a neglected masterpiece in an abridged version by Joseph Nolan proved welcome and accomplished, but it undercut the work’s complexity and didn't always do justice to Handel’s genius.

Mezzo-soprano Fiona Campbell will take over the role from the orchestra's founder Bourby Webster in January, having recently worked as WA State Manager for Musica Viva Australia.

Under Finnish conductor Pietari Inkinen, WASO delivers a riveting Sibelius, some terrific Wagner and an evocative world premiere by Elena Kats-Chernin.

Cameron Lam explores choirs new and old, and the music written for them, in this month's Australian Art Music playlist.

Election day Requiem overcomes death and politics to shine brightly.

Joseph Nolan leads a remarkable Messiah, which will be talked about in years to come.

Tchaikovsky's final opera gets a clever and thoughtful reworking that gave Iolanta the chance to tell her own story.