Review: New Now 2026 (Omega Ensemble)
Our musical future is in good hands, if these four young composers have any say in it.
Steve Moffatt’s earliest musical memories are of his father’s dubious tenor accompanying 78s of Gigli and Björling. As a local newspaper reporter in London, he covered Jimi Hendrix’s inquest. Now retired, he reviews concerts for Limelight and NewsLocal newspapers, where he worked as production editor.
Our musical future is in good hands, if these four young composers have any say in it.
Whole worlds to discover in Chan’s gloriously eclectic musical sketchbook.
Despite late substitution, Miriam Allan’s radiant return pitting Bach with baristas hits sweet spot.
Move over Jacqueline. New British cello supremo Sheku Kanneh-Mason’s Elgar is one for the ages.
Homecoming recital reveals the many sides of the prodigiously talented Harry Ward.
"Naked" clarinet maestro Alexander Morris shows us two sides of the Gloom Tube.
Frogs, birds, bells and whistles as Omega Ensemble premieres Paul Stanhope’s flying circus.
Brothers-in-arms deliver a gold standard Beethoven and an inextinguishably great Nielsen.
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs shine a light on Haydn’s heaven-sent masterpiece.
A river runs through this Schubert-inspired work for clarinet and voice.
German cello star Maximilian Hornung’s Australian debut solo recital captures the spirit of Casals.
An ancient Egyptian mystery, a Beethoven blockbuster and some mellow cello – this SSO concert has it all.
UK violist Lawrence Power creates a brillant mixtape of English song from the Baroque period to the present day.