Music
Musical review: A Chorus Line, The Royale Theatre, WA
First performed in 1975, this hit musical continues to remain relevant in the contemporary performing arts scene.
On the brink: why has music venue insurance gone through the roof?
Insurance cost hikes are placing some music venues on the edge of closure, while affected venues say there have so…
Former dancers have initiated legal action against Lizzo
Former dancers have initiated legal action against Lizzo, reminding us arts workers deserve the same workplace protections as any other industry.
Performance review: Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon: Film with Orchestra, Hamer Hall
With the backing of an orchestra, this multi award-winning movie was sonically resonant.
What composers contribute to a music festival
Sally Beamish and Stephen Johnson were invited to the Australian Festival of Chamber Music as much for their musical insights…
What does it take to be a virtuosic pianist?
Jeonghwan Kim recently won the prestigious 2023 Sydney International Piano Competition and is now on a recital tour around Australia.
Festival review: Illuminate Adelaide, from Unsound to Oneohtrix Point Never
Adelaide’s winter festival offers a rich array of experiences, from the sensory overload of Unsound Adelaide to a night-time ramble…
Music review: Symphony Series 5, Vitality, Adelaide Town Hall
A musical Mount Everest and a starry, starry night.
Music review: Governor’s Gala: Romance isn’t Dead, Yet…, Australian Festival of Chamber Music
The Australian Festival of Chamber Music Governor’s Gala offered splendid playing of some of the most romantic music ever written.
Concert review: FLIGHT: The Next Generation of Artists, Fitzroy Town Hall
A mini music festival’s dreamy takeover of Fitzroy Town Hall with intriguing contrasts of performance ambience and audience-artist connections.