Raphael Solarsh
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Review: MSO – Beethoven 5, Hamer Hall
A famous performance of classical music’s most famous composition.

Review: The Journey with Y-Squared, Melbourne Recital Centre
Prodigious talents constrained by overly-technical and one-paced program.

Review: Buddha Passion by Tan Dun
Flawlessly combining the classic with the contemporary in a rousing and memorable performance. As good as opera can get

Review: Lovesong by Abi Morgan, Red Stitch
An ensnaring and honest story of new and old love.

Review: A Doll’s House Part 2, Southbank Theatre
A poignant look at gender roles in relationships trapped in a dated shell.

Review: Der Rosenkavalier, Melbourne Opera
A voluptuous, comedic romp where young love triumphs over all in the style only opera can provide.

Review: The Kites of Tianjin, fortyfivedownstairs theatre
Featuring Wang Zheng-Ting, this show was a fitting finale to the inimitable brilliance of The Usefulness of Art concert series…

Review: Polygraph, Theatre Works
An engrossing and visceral exploration of how truth and trauma can bind lives together and tear them apart.

Review: Regina Spektor, Arts Centre
Up in the quirky clouds, an ethereal presence and voice from a higher plane, still as remarkable as ever.

Review: Gloria, Melbourne Theatre Company
A darkly humours skewing of those who dwell in the ivory tower of publishing.