David Robertson’s beautifully-paced reading opens a doorway to heaven.

Fierce fiddling, and a lovely neo-romantic blend.

In turbulent times, says the violinist touring Australia, compassion becomes the stock in trade of composers and musicians. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

A compact concert bursting with fine chamber playing.

Shaham's forward and back Brahms odyssey appeals to head and heart.

Yuja Wang brings bucketloads of personality to Beethoven's First Piano Concerto.

Pleading health issues, the legendary pianist’s withdrawal comes on the back of her cancelled Australian debut. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Painterly orchestral story-telling in Debussy’s only completed opera.

Back in 2015, this extended musical family told Clive Paget how the ‘food of love’ can also be the language of love. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The revered pianist has withdrawn from all three Sydney concerts due to physical exhaustion, with Yuja Wang to replace her.

Daniel Barenboim and Charles Dutoit help us discover the private pianist behind the public persona.

Ahead of the Australian premiere of Stravinsky's Funeral Song, we explore the rediscovered works of the great composers.