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Classical Music
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Paul Dyer brings out the big guns for a Janus-like 2019

The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra celebrates 30 years with a trio of baroque blockbusters and a glimpse of the future.

August 20, 2018
Classical Music, Opera
CD and Other Review

Review: Handel: Theodora (Pinchgut Opera)

Handel’s flop is a winner in Pinchgut Opera’s hands.

July 11, 2018
Classical Music, Opera
Live Review

Review: Athalia (Pinchgut Opera)

An interesting production not without its problems, balanced by some strong performances.

June 22, 2018
Classical Music, Opera
features

Handel’s Athalia: Approaching the Sublime

After directing Theodora for Pinchgut in 2016, Lindy Hume is back to tackle another Handel oratorio, this time Athalia. She writes about why this rather arcane work is another Handelian masterpiece.

June 7, 2018
Classical Music, Opera
CD and Other Review

Review: Dolce Duello (Cecilia Bartoli, Sol Gabetta)

Beautifully performed, but promises more than it delivers.

May 15, 2018
Classical Music, Opera
Live Review

Review: Israel in Egypt (Canberra International Music Festival)

A treat that will live long in Canberra’s memory.

May 2, 2018
Classical Music, Opera
CD and Other Review

Review: Handel: Arminio (Armonia Atenea, Petrou)

Brilliant revival of a lesser known Handel masterpiece.

April 13, 2018
Classical Music, Opera
CD and Other Review

Review: Handel: Opera arias (Philippe Jaroussky, Artaserse)

Tailor-made Handel for French superstar and his superb band.

April 13, 2018
Chamber, Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Thomas Tallis’ England (Australian Brandenburg Orchestra)

Truly accomplished playing and a satisfying program make this a fitting start to the year.

February 24, 2018
Classical Music, Opera
features

Introducing Apollo Opera Collective

A new opera company run by young artists will have its first ever performance this month. We speak with tenor Spencer Darby about AOC's inception and Handel's Ariodante.

February 5, 2018
Classical Music, Opera
CD and Other Review

Review: Handel Goes Wild (Nuria Rial, Valer Sabadus)

Ill-judged, poorly executed: a waste of performers’ talents.

January 31, 2018
Classical Music
features

The 10 greatest pieces of classical music for Christmas

We asked our readers to vote on their favourite pieces of classical music for Christmas. Here are the results!

December 21, 2017
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
Live Review

Review: Messiah (Sydney Philharmonia Choirs)

Elizabeth Scott and Sydney Philharmonia Choirs deliver a rousing performance of a perennial favourite.

December 15, 2017

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