Gifted young opera singers showcase their talents
Arts editor HELEN MUSA reviews Homecoming: An Opera Gala, an informal yet elegant recital by five gifted young singers from the Queensland Conservatorium.
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SOPHIA HALLOWAY reviews Afterimages of Familiar Tales by Adelaide artist Jessica Murtagh.
"A visceral response to the opening chords of the lone guitarist spotlit high above the stage, heralded a sense that this production was going to be something special," writes reviewer BILL STEPHENS.
"The ASQ’s flawless performance was astonishing." SARAH BYRNE reviews "another excellent concert" from the Australian String Quartet.
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Serious pianist at the height of his powers
Arts editor HELEN MUSA reviews a piano recital by young Polish pianist Łukasz Krupiński.
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Concert with a strong Scottish accent
GRAHAM McDONALD reviews Scotland Unbound, a performance by the Australian Chamber Orchestra and Scottish guitarist Sean Shibe.
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Choir’s joyful, happy and embracing American music
"This concert of strong melodies utilised to tell powerful stories of the evolution of music in America was enthusiastically performed and enjoyed." IAN McLEAN reviews the Australian National University Choral Society's concert.
"The sound quality of Phoenix has been upped in the last month with the purchase of a special violin that artistic director Dan Russell acquired while in England." ROB KENNEDY reviews the Phoenix Collective Quartet.
Book reviewer ANNA CREER looks at some of the latest crime fiction worth a read these summer holidays…
MEREDITH HINCHLIFFE reviews the 2024 Objects in Motion exhibition at the Tuggeranong Arts Centre.
"A show with a difference, about difference, that deserves to find its audience." ALANNA MACLEAN reviews Drizzle Boy at The Playhouse.
"Canberrans can continue to be proud of their excellent orchestra. Its engagement of guest conductors has given it new scope and undaunted adaptability." MICHAEL WILSON reviews the Canberra Symphony Orchestra's performance of Forest Lore.
KERRY-ANNE COUSINS reviews Making a Creative Life, an exhibition of work by Hiroe and Cornel Swen that acknowledges both these creative artists and offers an affectionate tribute to their long productive partnership.
SARAH BYRNE reviews Apeiron Baroque's performance of Sanguine/Melancholy, at Wesley Music Centre, Forrest.
BILL STEPHENS reviews Marcel Cole's performance of Smile: The Story of Charlie Chaplin.
"Seeing it performed on stage is a must for anyone with a sense of theatre history." JOE WOODWARD reviews The Street Theatre's production of Waiting for Godot.
"While large tapestries are commissioned for buildings in the ACT, we don’t often have the opportunity to view works in a large group such as this," writes craft reviewer MEREDITH HINCHLIFFE
MEREDITH HINCHLIFFE reviews 2024 Robert Foster Metal Prize exhibition.
"Musica Alchemica put on an incredibly engaging and entertaining performance." THAYER PREECE reviews a performance of baroque music by Musica Alchemica.
