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Classical Music, Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: Midsummer Dreams (Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra, Rachael Beesley)

One of Australia's HIPpest bands just got a whole lot hipper.

May 19, 2025
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
Live Review

Review: St Matthew Passion (Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra)

Bach’s majesty sprinkled with some Mendelssohn magic - this historic Passion had it all.

April 20, 2025
Classical Music, News
news

Melbourne Recital Centre announces 2025 line-up

Hot dates include concerts by Matthias Goerner, the Tallis Scholars, Stephen Hough, Daniel Lozakovich and the German vocal sextet Sjaella.

October 11, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music
Live Review

Review: The Sunrise (Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra)

High spirits and low notes in a sparkling entertainment from the best HIPsters under the Southern Cross.

August 30, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music
features

A ‘Sunrise’ with a twist

Ahead of a new tour, ARCO's Nicole van Bruggen talks Haydn, a new work for basset clarinet, and "working our way out of this pigeonhole".

July 31, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music, Festivals
news

Orange Chamber Music Festival announces 2025 program

With a new twist to its annual centrepiece, the OCMF invites acclaimed musicians to the Central West, including Orava Quartet and Andrea Lam.

July 12, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music
news

Melbourne Recital Centre reveals 2024 program

Víkingur Ólafsson, Brooklyn Rider, Lydia Lunch and a Goldner String Quartet farewell performance in the mix for 2024.

October 26, 2023
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Midsummer Dreams (Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra)

Lively and refreshing interpretations of works by Mendelssohn and Beethoven propel the orchestra's eastern seaboard tour.

July 31, 2023
Classical Music, Orchestral
news

Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra announces 2023 season

The Orchestra will tour with three historically-informed mainstage performances across Australia's east coast, as well as a program that blends classical music with contemporary Australian practice.

January 24, 2023
Classical Music, Orchestral
features

On The Record: New classical albums in December 2022

This month features a striking operatic debut, the latest pianistic fireworks from Aussie-born barrister Paul Wee, plus outstanding new releases from Krystian Zimerman and Hilary Hahn.

November 21, 2022
Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: Perspective & Celebration: Beethoven & Mendelssohn (Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra, Richard Gill, Rachael Beesley)

ARCO’s debut disc is a fitting, ebullient tribute to founder, Richard Gill.

November 19, 2022
Classical Music, Instrumental, Orchestral
Live Review

Review: Tempestuous Skies (Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra)

This Mozart showcase with Neal Peres Da Costa and members of the Young Mannheim Symphonists was a masterful and exuberant snapshot of the composer's oeuvre.

August 25, 2022
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Northern Serenades (Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra)

This inspired program was an absolute tonic during dark times, and a triumph for the 20-strong string section.

March 25, 2022

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