"In the hands of four master musicians, nothing seemed impossible, and the ensemble was consistently tight, energised and meticulous." MICHAEL WILSON reviews Rapture, a performance by the Australian String Quartet.
"Despite more than 50 years in the music business his stage presence was still fresh and exuberant and his voice still strong and true of pitch, even in the high register." IAN McLEAN reviews Gilbert O'Sullivan.
Riversong, a gala fundraising concert at the National Museum, will be performed by Canberra choral group The Resonants, reports arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Discounted venue fees to international concert tours is part of a NSW government plan to help state's struggling live music industry.
HELEN MUSA reviews the Canberra Choral Society performance of Dixit Dominus.
IAN McLEAN reviews Hollywood Songbook, a performance by Ali McGregor and Signum Saxophone Quartet.
"It was a privilege to experience the extraordinary artistry, and sensitive partnership, of these wonderful musicians." NICK HORN reviews Echoes of the Iron Curtain performed by Satu Vänskä and Konstantin Shamray.
"Rafał Łuszczewski proved a mature and seasoned performer with a relaxed approach to his audience, while giving Wesley's Yamaha a thorough working over in his two-hour performance," writes reviewer HELEN MUSA.
Canberra's iconic music festival, Spilt Milk, has announced its return in December with the full line-up of acts to be announced "soon".
The latest inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame include a singing legend in his 80s, a posthumous gong and a girl who still just wants to have fun.
"Overall, we were treated to a fine performance of a classic work, not without its moments of darkness." NICK HORN reviews Phoenix Collective's Inner Worlds concert.
IAN McLEAN reviews Three Views to a Secret, an afternoon of jazz focused new music by singer Annaliesa Rose, bass player John Burgess and pianist Daryl Wallis.
"The Infinite is an event prone to a bit of self indulgence but given the depth of The National, a couple of hours taking the mickey is not out of place." Reviewer ALANNA MACLEAN sees the curtain down on the National Folk Festival for 2025.
MICHAEL WILSON reviews Look at the Stars, a performance by the Australian Youth Orchestra Young Symphonists, conducted by Luke Dollman.
Arts editor HELEN MUSA reports from the opening performance of the National Folk Festival, which is off to a great start.
"Mobley sings with beautiful control and tone, each note perfectly placed, each word clearly enunciated" NICK HORN reviews Because, a memorable concert by counter-tenor Reginald Mobley and pianist Paul Grabowsky.
HELEN MUSA reviews The Llewellyn Choir's performance of Invictus: A Passion, at Wesley Uniting Church.
SARAH BYRNE reviews Water and Spirit, a Canberra Symphony Orchestra Chamber Classics performance at Albert Hall.
NICK HORN reviews Joyeux Anniversaire, a performance by Selby & Friends at the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture.
