Virtuosic playing by the Goldner and Danish String Quartets, and a star turn by pianist Olga Kern.

Violinist Harry Bennetts delivers an excellent Tchaikovsky Concerto.

An excellent account of Prokofiev Five and a first-rate horn concerto.

Acacia Quartet and Sally Whitwell bear the bays at this year's Festival.

★★★★☆ Nicholas Milton gives the composer’s Fourth the drama and Russian-flair atmosphere it needs. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

★★★☆☆ Lightweight operatic programme in need of some Verdi, Mozart or Wagner. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

★★★★½ First-rate performance of symphonic repertoire’s central pillar leaves an overwhelming impression. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Tchaikovsky’s ‘Mozartian’ steals the spotlight in a Wolfgang-inspired programme. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

★★★★½ Festivalgoers are in for quite a treat if its prelude is anything to go by. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

★★★★☆ CSO goes off the beaten track with an unusually interesting programme. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

★★★★☆ Andrew Haveron’s Sibelius favours poeticism over flamboyance. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Hoang Pham proves outstanding soloist in Tchaikovsky’s First. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in