A funny thing happened on the way to the concert hall
Pin back your ears as six tale-tellers from Australian orchestras share some rippers from the dim and distant past.
December 16, 2016
Review: Vengerov (Queensland Symphony Orchestra)
A marvellously realised interpretation of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto and Sixth Symphony.
December 1, 2016
Miloš Karadaglić to withdraw from performances
A recurrent movement disorder has forced the Montenegrin guitarist to take a break for up to a year. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 23, 2016
Review: Kiss Me, Kate (Opera Queensland)
★★★★☆ A terrific cast in an exuberant semi-staged production of a quaintly old-fashioned show. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 13, 2016
Review: Beethoven Cycle #2 (Queensland Symphony Orchestra)
A weighty Beethoven cycle lightened by the surprise appearance of an Australian composition.
October 15, 2016
Tributes pour in for QSO violinist
Popular violinist Stephen Phillips has been killed in a car crash in New Zealand. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 20, 2016
De la Parra aims to be brave, bold and hopefully brilliant
New blood and big hitters like Vengerov will help Queensland Symphony Orchestra celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2017. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 1, 2016
Review: Lang Lang (Queensland Symphony Orchestra)
★★★★★ The superstar pianist dazzles Brisbane in an unforgettable concert. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 8, 2016
Review: Beer + Beethoven (Queensland Symphony Orchestra)
★★★★☆ Crisp and refreshing – and the music is pretty good, too. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 23, 2016
Review: Prom 2 (QSO, BBC Proms Australia)
★★★½☆ Alondra de la Parra and the Queensland Symphony Orchestra deliver a night of Latin rhythms and urban cool. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 15, 2016
Review: Review: Mahler 2 (Queensland Symphony Orchestra)
★★★★★ Alondra de la Parra sweeps into QSO as Music Director designate. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 28, 2016
Memories of the first ABC Young Performers Award
Celebrated Australian conductor Patrick Thomas shares how the original YPA’s launched his 35-year international career. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
December 30, 2015
Review: Review: The Gallipoli Symphony (Queensland Symphony Orchestra)
★★★★☆ International and sweeping revisitation of World War One. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 27, 2015