★★★★½ Razor-sharp revival of B-movie musical is about as good as it gets.

At only 30, the soprano is fast becoming an in-demand operatic globetrotter. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

★★★★☆ Caetani’s no-nonsense authenticity rehabilitates Soviet musical propaganda. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Aussie composer hopes to follow the success of Bliss with his version of Hamlet. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The Korean-born soprano talks about embracing the cultural perils of Puccini’s tragic Madama Butterfly. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Four hours in a theatre is one of our Editor’s not-so-secret pleasures. But is this becoming an impossible ask for many?

★★★★½ Rising stars come out in dazzling support of old masters. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

★★★☆☆ Writing team impresses, but is a noir musical mystery the next big thing? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

We know what Shakespeare gave to the stage, but music has also thrived on slices of the Bard.

Perth’s star organist becomes a ‘knight’ in the Order of Arts and Letters.

James Ledger's transcriptions star in intriguing evening of German Romantics.

Music has always been great propaganda, but over the centuries Britain’s royalty have turned it into an art form. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in