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Brundibar: Music from Theresienstadt (1941-1943)

In Classical Music - Steve Moffatt - 6 days ago

Stolen generation of Jewish Czech composers heard again.

Mahler: Symphony No 1 (Alsop)

6 days ago

Marin’s Mahler a fine offering amid a steady stream of releases.

Brundibar: Music from Theresienstadt (1941-1943)

6 days ago

Stolen generation of Jewish Czech composers heard again.

Ravel: Piano Works (Vinnitskaya)

6 days ago

Finely wrought performances from a thoughtful young artist.

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Wagner: Arias (Klaus Florian Vogt)

Jun 12, 2013

In the battle of the heldentenors, it’s Kaufmann 1, Vogt 0

Puccini: Turandot DVD (Opera Australia)

Jun 5, 2013

This tenor’s performance is far from “Vincero”.

Alleluia (Julia Lezhneva)

Jun 5, 2013

It’s easy to sing the praises of Kiri Te Kanawa’s young protégée.

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Paul McCartney: Kisses on the Bottom

Mar 29, 2012

McCartney takes on the American songbook.

The Four Elements (Nigel Kennedy)

Feb 13, 2012

The rogue elements: Nigel Kennedy as composer veers off course.

Rock Symphonies (David Garrett)

Feb 13, 2012

Calamitous crossover: Garrett’s musical experiment goes wrong.

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Forbidden Moments (Nicola Milan)

Jun 2, 2013

Exciting debut from a singer-songwriter proves more than just late night jazz.

Australian Portrait (Hindson, Smetanin, Broadstock, Boyd)

Oct 12, 2012

A virtuosic collection of new Aussie works for sax and piano.

Concerto of the Greater Sea (Tawadros; Tognetti; Australian Chamber Orchestra)

Mar 13, 2012

Oud vibrations: Joseph Tawadros teams up with the ACO.

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Jordi Savall: Pro Pacem

Mar 21, 2013

Savall unites musicians in a multicultural plea for world peace.

Concerto of the Greater Sea (Tawadros; Tognetti; Australian Chamber Orchestra)

Mar 13, 2012

Oud vibrations: Joseph Tawadros teams up with the ACO.

Crossing Roper Bar (Australian Art Orchestra/Young Wagilak Group)

Apr 27, 2011

A superior blend: Crossing Roper Bar is a fascinating collaboration.

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Ligeti: Le Grand Macabre (La Fura Dels Baus DVD)

Jan 14, 2013

Ligeti’s Big Mac is an anti-anti-opera for our times.

SAINT-SAENS: Elan – Ballet Music from Operas

Jan 25, 2012

Orchestra Victoria and Tourniaire make a persuasive case for ending the neglect of Saint-Saëns's lesser-known operatic gems.

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Small Apartments (Lucas, Marsden)

6 days ago

Quirky caper’s foundations crumble under pressure.

Farewell, My Queen (Seydoux, Kruger)

Jun 7, 2013

Diane Kruger dons the crown in the dying days of Versailles

The Reluctant Fundamentalist (Ahmed, Puri)

May 8, 2013

Searing study of 9/11’s effect on a man caught in the culture wars.

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Jordi Savall: Pro Pacem

Mar 21, 2013

Savall unites musicians in a multicultural plea for world peace.

Ligeti: Le Grand Macabre (La Fura Dels Baus DVD)

Jan 14, 2013

Ligeti’s Big Mac is an anti-anti-opera for our times.

Bill Cunningham New York

Nov 17, 2011

A charming portrait: Bill Cunningham will win you over.

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Speaker of the House

Oct 19, 2012

The final links in the chain in your home hi-fi set-up are the speakers. Read on to find out which of these shiny pieces of kit will do your system justice.

Next-Gen Blu-Ray

Oct 19, 2012

The latest Blu-ray players are packed with an ever-expanding array of features, but as our group test shows, performance is still king.

DACs Duke It Out

Oct 12, 2012

While it may not be the obvious star of your hi-fi set-up, a decent digital-to-analogue converter can transform the sound of your digital music collection.

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