Review: Britten, Opera and Film (Peter Auker)
Auker dives in to discover what makes The Turn of the Screw so cinematic.
Will Yeoman is a former senior arts writer and current travel journalist for The West Australian newspaper. A regular contributor to Limelight and Gramophone, he is also Artistic Director of the York Festival and a keen classical guitarist.
Auker dives in to discover what makes The Turn of the Screw so cinematic.
Ensemble playing of considerable accomplishment, led by a conductor of growing authority.
One of Australia's HIPpest bands just got a whole lot hipper.
Under guest leader Shaun Lee-Chen, WASO pivots convincingly to historically-informed performance mode.
Caplan’s exploration of what she calls “Black operatic counterculture” is quite the game changer.
An inspired program explores the furthest reaches of ecstasy and suffering.
Satu Vänskä delivers on the promise of "Fire and Finesse" in WASO concert with an ACO vibe.
Johann Strauss II’s New Year’s Eve staple Die Fledermaus proves perfect for the batty times we live in.
A new guitar quartet brings sophisticated chill music from the West Coast.
Beautiful contrasts abound as 11 Australian composers arrange 12 of Jess Hitchcock’s songs.
A magical musical experience to enchant and bewitch.
A noteworthy Australian composer explores the musical gardens he has tended.
A brilliant new interpretation of a Baroque masterpiece.