Music


Australian cities boast a rich culture of music embracing the entire gamut of musical tastes.

Sydney:

Sydney Symphony Orchestra

The Phantom of the Opera: Alex First reviews the Melbourne production

November 15, 2022 by  

Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterful work The Phantom of the Opera sizzles.

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A beauty and two beasts: Music review by Fraser Beath McEwing

November 10, 2022 by  

Under the baton of Simone Young, the SSO turned in a stirring performance last night from the two big Bs: Brahms’ first symphony and Beethoven’s violin concerto with soloist James Ehnes.

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Lunch with Umberto

November 9, 2022 by  

A Little Lunch Music is a long-running series created by the accomplished Australian pianist Kathryn Selby in 2007.

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Verdi’s Attila: another masterpiece – reviewed by Victor Grynberg

November 2, 2022 by  

Giuseppe Verdi, in the judgement of many, was the greatest ever composer of operas.

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DanceX Part II: reviewed by Alex First

October 26, 2022 by  

The Australian premiere of Johan Inger’s comic, romantic dance theatre piece I New Then, set to songs by Van Morrison, is superb.

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