Above: This revival production of The Marriage of Figaro succeeds with its naturalist sets, costumes and a cast capable of celebrating Mozart’s musical, dramatic and comedic impact. Featured image: Richard Anderson as Dr Bartolo and Dominica Matthews as Marcellina. Images: …
Above: 11 performers presented 11 works by Telemann and contemporaries in this concert. Image supplied.
Being a prolific, gifted composer in any period of history and being a clued-up, successful entrepreneur does not always go hand in hand. Beethoven was …
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Wagner’s Ring Cycle presents a magical, supernatural world much loved by Set and Costume Designers. The operas provide incredible opportunities to stretch the imagination into the world of fantasy. Sydney, …
Above: Adam Noviello in the role of Yitzhak. Image: Shane Reid.
The diverse origin of any cult rock musical – as with Plato’s progressive origins of love – must be treated with respect and capable kid-to-complex-adult gloves. What once worked …
Sydney Symphony Orchestra produced an absolute winner last night in the opening to it’s short season of Pixar’s TOY STORY, the animated film with live orchestra.
The season celebrates a 30 year anniversary (can you believe it) since Toy Story …
Last night, Opera Australia launched their 2025 Winter season with a bang at Sydney Opera House. Georges Bizet’s Carmen is one of the most popular and most performed operas in the …
Above: Sitarist Rishta Dyall performed a mesmerising set with bassist Elsen Price.
On my first experience of a soiree at Woodlands Studio Ashbury I was impressed by the warm hospitality, the semi-outdoor ambience and the diversity of performances across three …
Above: Eric Whitacre returned to Australia to conduct Sydney Philharmonia Choirs’ VOX. Image: Keith Saunders
Eric Whitacre has reached global stardom, blending genres, bridging listening gaps between so-called ‘classical’ and ‘other’ musics plus their audiences. His commitment to choral music …
A heartwarming, community-affirming highlight of the 150 plus queer performances on offer during this year’s Pride Fest is the huge diversity of show structures and artists involved.
Mark Isaac’s intimate and descriptive romp in the Substation took us from his …
Above: Swedish-Norwegian violinist Johan Dalene and Australian pianist Jennifer Marten-Smith completed their national tour of the ‘Northern Lights’ programme with an ecstatically received concert at City Recital Hall. Featured image: Johan Dalene delivered a stunning range of nuamce and fine …