"The pianist’s spontaneous playing, broad dynamic range and sensitive rubato retained a sense of the ideal placement for each note, particularly in the more contemplative passages." NICK HORN reviews a performance by Piotr Anderszewski.
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How we communicate information and entertainment has changed dramatically over the millennia, writes book reviewer COLIN STEELE.
"The Almighty Sometimes is a long play (and perhaps could have used some pruning), but it’s an absorbing one," writes theatre reviewer ALANNA MACLEAN.
"The National Capital orchestra's concert certainly demonstrated the orchestra's mastery of challenging repertoire," writes reviewer BILL STEPHENS.
"This concert was a great showcase for the flute in the hands of Ana de la Vega and a reminder of the steadfastness of skilled accompanists, in this case pianist Grace Kim," writes music reviewer ALANNA MACLEAN.
"Tim Minchin's show is a remarkably personal reminiscence presented on the scale of a Cecil B DeMille movie with a red-hot band, pyrotechnics and a stunning light show," writes reviewer BILL STEPHENS.
"The eclectic works and the varied musical voices made for a captivating concert." ROB KENNEDY reviews The False Prophet, a performance by BlockSounds.
LEN POWER reviews Under The Greenwood Tree, a performance by the ANU Choral Society.
"What was remarkable was the orchestra's coherence and balance. Every section was just the right volume alongside the others and it made for a delightfully integrated sound." GRAHAM McDONALD reviews the final CSO performance for the year.
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"It was clear that Apeiron founders John Ma, on violins, and Maria Searles, harpsichord, were having immense fun with this music." MICHAEL WILSON reviews Little Sounds Great Noises, a performance by Apeiron Baroque.
"If this is what Musica da Camera can do with a reduced ensemble, they should be truly impressive when at full strength," writes music reviewer SARAH BYRNE.
