New South Wales
Utzon Music Series: Bo Skovhus and Simone Young
Young was a colourful presence on the piano, Skovhus hit the top of his range with sweet melancholy.
Musica Viva: Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Director Stephen Cleobury's tight control brought forth the colours and textures of each piece, as well as all the lines.
Don Giovanni
Music and musicians are supreme but world-renowned director David McVicar’s gothic production drains the show of energy.
Macbeth
Kip Williams' vision transcends professional inexperience, the gimmick of the performance venue and Hugo Weaving’s star power.
Ralph Myers to leave Belvoir at the end of 2015
The popular Artistic Director says he’s ‘itching to get back to work as a set designer’.
A Doll's House
In Adam Cook's staging, the full script, period and costumes remain true to the Norwegian shocker that premiered in 1879.
Australian Chamber Orchestra: Piano Quintets
The quintet was never rushed, nor were they self-indulgent, and the results were remarkable.
Romantic Masterpieces: Brahms & Elgar
With a graciousness of tone and rapid engagement, cellist Truls Mork gave a charismatic and connecting performance.
Offspring Ensemble: Plekto
Each piece of music was weird and wonderful in its own way – not one of them conventional, or made…
New vision for the Sydney Fringe
Now that she’s settled into her role, Festival Director Kerri Glasscock has big plans for the annual arts festival.