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A white man dressed in black sits in a bare room playing the cello. A fluffy white and brown cat stands in front of him, staring inquisitively at the camera.
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Symphony Orchestra’s new season of storytelling

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s (MSO) 2024 program highlights storytelling, reimagining and turning the ordinary into extraordinary.

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Theatre review: Animal Farm, Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre

Orwell's classic work given a Australian political spin.

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Music review: Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique, Hamer Hall

A program packed with excitement, but light on choral spectacle.

Pianist Aura Go, dressed as Chopin, is seated at the piano while actor Jennifer Vuletic, as composer Franz Liszt, stands behind.
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Performance review: Chopin’s Piano, QPAC Concert Hall

Musica Viva’s unique stage adaptation of Paul Kildea’s book on the composer Chopin, his preludes, and one fateful instrument.

A white woman wearing motoring goggles holds a steering wheel. Her head is thrown back, her long hair blowing in the wind, and she is laughing or shouting exuberantly.
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Petrol-powered feminist icon celebrated on stage

‘Garage Girls’ explores the life and times of mechanic, inventor and businesswoman Alice Anderson, who established Australia’s first all-female garage…

Flinders Quartet, Montsalvat Upper Gallery, Melbourne. Image supplied by Flinders Quartet
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Fine music ensembles are on the rise, but what is driving their success?

How our diverse and burgeoning chamber music ensembles create a unique voice and what they contribute to the overall musical…

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Roaming performance in historic mansion celebrates 1000th show

Werribee Park Mansion's theatre in residence has been welcoming audiences with a captivating story for 20 years.

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Theatre review: Far Away, fortyfivedownstairs

A puzzle of a play that will confound those looking for easy answers.

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Theatre review: Away, Theatre Works

One of Australia's classic plays returns in a new season.

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Exhibition review: Two Girls From Amoonguna, ACMI

‘Two Girls From Amoonguna’ is about pushing through adversity and alchemising it into art that speaks to the spirit and joy of life…

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