Hymns, barricades and cockatoo cries fill this viola-meets-synth recital.

Seraphim Trio sparks up with vivid, underperformed chamber works.

Let the actors act, let the orchestras orch – QSO meets John Bell on an uneven playing field.

All-Russian recital celebrates 50 years of the ACO.

Seven’s the magic number in Ensemble Q’s surprising chamber recital.

A punchy Prokofiev outshone by James Ehnes’ stunning Barber concerto.

Parlando’s intensely Russian debut presents music of daring and defiance.

Opera Queensland has a winner here, beautifully performed and superbly timed for comedy.

Southern Cross Soloists' patchwork of Strauss waltzes, Beethoven and a piece reflecting on the LA fires doesn't quite hang together.

Perfectly programmed French festivities in honour of legend William Christie.

Though there are signs of belt-tightening, there's plenty to look forward to and anniversaries to celebrate in the Australian arts in 2025.

What do our small to medium ensembles have on offer in the year ahead?