"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.
Review
"Attending a live organ recital is the best way to appreciate the power of this instrument and the music written for it." LEN POWER reviews Samuel Giddy's recital marking the centenary of the organ at Canberra City Uniting Church.
"The exhibition is not only a celebration of Megalo’s past achievements but there is a deliberate emphasis on the present and future of the print workshop." KERRY-ANNE COUSINS reviews Megalo 45 years of print – An archive exhibition.
"Moral hazard, moral injury and moral healing in the context of gross injustice are the novel’s themes." CON BOEKEL reviews a new book by former Canberra author Irma Gold.
"It’s complex stuff with no straight timeline, staged by director and designer Chris Baldock with a real feeling for the possibilities of a setting with the audience on four sides." ALANNA MACLEAN reviews When The Rain Stops Falling.
COLIN STEELE retreats to the cloisters to review three books of disparate themes – biography, mystery and satire – but all based in academia.
"As your eyes move across, you feel the impact of the cloud of spears hovering, and it takes your breath away." BARRINA SOUTH reviews a new installation at the National Gallery of of 2500 handmade spears suspended from the gallery ceiling.
"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.
MICHAEL WILSON reviews Finlandia, the finale of the Canberra International Music Festival 2025.
"The sounds of each piece rolled into the next work leaving listeners confused. And the production lacked professionalism and polish." IAN McLEAN is disappointed at the Canberra International Music Festival's Cycles and Variations concert.
IAN McLEAN reviews Hollywood Songbook, a performance by Ali McGregor and Signum Saxophone Quartet.
"The overarching theme of Garden is connection and growth – between generations, between dancers, between the elements that surround us and, literally, of a garden." SAMARA PURNELL reviews Garden, a dance performance by QL2.
