Review: Season Opening Gala (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)
Sir Andrew Davis brings his trade-mark warmth of string tone and precision to the MSO's season opener with Stuart Skelton and Nelson Freire.
March 5, 2018
Review: Stuart Skelton sings Wagner (Tait Memorial Trust)
Aussie Heldentenor and friends pull out the stops in Tait 25th anniversary concert.
September 18, 2017
Stuart Skelton explores a quartet of Wagner heroes
The Aussie Heldentenor digs deep into his experience bank to offer insights into Rienzi, Lohengrin, Parsifal and Tristan. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 12, 2017
Fisch and WASO plan a 90th bash to remember in 2018
A world-class Tristan and a handful of classical music’s biggest beasts are joined by a raft of top soloists and premieres. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 29, 2017
2017 Helpmann Awards announced
Barrie Kosky's Saul and Leah Purcell's The Drover's Wife win big at this year's awards for live performance in Australia.
July 24, 2017
Review: Das Lied von der Erde (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)
Two mature works superbly realised by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
June 30, 2017
Review: Die Walküre (Hong Kong Philharmonic/Jaap van Zweden)
Van Zweden's Wagner cycle goes from strength to strength.
May 5, 2017
Stuart Skelton’s Florestan heads an eclectic 2017 Proms
Steve Davislim's Tito will also be among the highlights to catch the ears of Aussie audiences.
April 24, 2017
Review: Schoenberg: Gurre-Lieder (Skelton, Mellor, Bergen Philharmonic/Gardner)
Skelton's wild hunt puts the summer wind up another fine Gurre-Lieder.
February 23, 2017
Stuart Skelton blasts programming choices at Opera Australia
The Heldentenor criticised OA for repetitive choices and employing “second rate” international singers. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 17, 2017
Skelton, Robertson and OA nominated for Grammy Awards
Stuart Skelton’s Janáček, David Robertson’s Adams and Opera Australia’s King Roger are all in the running for 2017. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
December 7, 2016
Review: Stuart Skelton Sings Wagner (WASO)
★★★★☆ Sublime performances from WASO’s Wagnerian dream team. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 26, 2016
Review: Tristan & Isolde (Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra)
A dizzying exploration into love and longing with world-class voices.
November 22, 2016