Australian choral music given committed performances by West Australian ensemble.

Opening with a week dedicated to First Nations performances, Iain Grandage’s first program as Artistic Director spans a Noongar language adaptation of Macbeth to Cloudstreet, Philip Glass with puppets, and Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel in the park.

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra bring a pair of fine Australian works to the Big Apple.

A concert featuring music by Vaughan Williams and Beethoven, as well as Iain Grandage's new concerto for cor anglais makes for an excellent night.

Concert performances of Fidelio by WASO, the return of Cloudstreet and a celebration of Gurrumul are among the shows announced.

A concert Fidelio, Beethoven's Piano Concertos in one week, Deborah Cheetham's Eumeralla, and some exciting debuts are on Asher Fisch's next program.

Impossible to pigeon-hole, the multi-talented artist offered an evening that mixed pop delight and cabaret intrigue.

Monica Curro and Stefan Cassomenos succeed Iain Grandage, who will be Artistic Director of Perth Festival from 2020.

The WA-born composer, musician, collaborative artist and programmer plans "a strong music program" for his first Festival in 2020.

Highlights include Brett Dean’s Hamlet, a Shakespeare adaptation akin to House of Cards, and an immersive German Requiem. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Setting aside the composer’s pen, the festival’s AD explains how curation allows him to “dream on a bigger canvas”. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The ever-fabulous mezzo gives us a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at Black Rider for Victorian Opera and Malthouse.