Glorious orchestrations shine in works by award-winning Russian based in Sweden.

Undaunted by COVID-19 disruption, concertmaster Natsuko Yoshimoto farewells the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra with a commanding performance of one of Beethoven’s greatest works.

QPAC’s Unlocked series amply delivers with a splendid Spanish-themed concert of home-grown talent with a delightful twist.

Anita Hegh does a brilliant job of conveying Virginia Woolf's supple mind in Belvoir's first post-COVID, socially distanced production.

One of Australia's most forward-thinking chamber groups Omega Ensemble and composer Gordon Kerry make a convincing argument for new Australian music with this superb world premiere.

An ingeniously devised, eloquent and timeless drama, brought to magnificent life by WAB.

An energetic work of impressive scope and scale, exploring human connectedness and the power of the collective.

In a masterstroke of deceit, director Catherine Fitzgerald paints a heavy picture on a light canvas with her production of Patrick Hamilton’s 1938 thriller.

The ACO's first live concert since March drew thunderous applause, and held the audience spellbound.

A feast of fine music re-opens QPAC’s new local performance series.

A diverse and musically rich recital by a master of his craft.

Kathy Selby and friends turn a cancelled tour to their, and our, advantage.

Whether oboe with strings or oboe alone, Celia Craig's Artaria releases are well worth a listen.

A forgotten Irish composer is superbly championed by Niall Kinsella.

Audi’s swansong makes compelling case for Orfeo II, Revenge of the Maenads.

Fischer’s forces sing a Song of the Earth for the ages.

Persuasive advocacy for a neglected Brazilian master’s songs and piano pieces.

Marc-André Hamelin wrestles with two piano Goliaths and comes out on top.

All-male performances show Monteverdi's madrigals in a new light.

Snider reworks mass into requiem for the environment to spectacular effect.

A smart whodunnit, but too cold to make you care.

Reality and fantasy blur in this joyous return to the 1970s.

Inspired by a real choir, this movie feels familiar yet new.

A film with vim and vigour even though it feels episodic.

A multi-faceted attempt to unravel the mystery of musical genius.

Why, argues Peter Holman, do we need all that arm waving when a simple roll of paper will suffice?

The Australian Musical is a rigorously researched, definitive history of Australian musical theatre. A labour of love for its authors, it will be treasured by musical fans.

The polymath pianist offers up succinctly sketched thoughts on music and much, much more.