MICHAEL WILSON reviews New World, a concert by the National Capital Orchestra.
Review
"It's a rare pleasure to experience the power, majesty and brilliance of this Mozart masterpiece. All performers provided a true avenue for John Painter’s belief in the healing power of music to be realised," writes music critic IAN McLEAN.
"It was a concert demonstrating the performers’ love for their music, and delight in playing together, in every note, smile and gesture," writes music reviewer NICK HORN.
"This is an exciting exhibition – many works which are serious, and also many that are just plain fun." MEREDITH HINCHLIFFE reviews the Strathnairn Arts Small Sculpture Prize 2025.
LEN POWER reviews Harmonic Curves: Harp and Piano, a performance by Alice Giles, harp, and Arnan Wiesel, piano.
"The Neemans are fun to watch – Edward relatively stoic; Stephanie’s mobile features expressing every instant of the music, and just on the right side of ham – what a gift she would have been to silent movies!" says reviewer SARAH BYRNE.
"The Story of the Oars succeeds, and is worth attending, but mainly because the music elevates the play." SARAH BYRNE reviews The Story of the Oars.
CON BOEKEL reviews the Essence of Canberra exhibition by members of the Canberra Photographic Society.
"This is a wonderful exhibition layered with paradox upon paradox. It is personal and political. It is about fragility and courage." CON BOEKEL reviews Maddie Hepner's exhibition Paradox of Control.
"In a bold exploration of musical contrasts, curated by guest director Huw Belling, the Song Company paired musical works from different countries and eras," writes reviewer ROB KENNEDY.
LEN POWER reviews A Musical Awakening, a concert performance by the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
"This was an enjoyable and uplifting concert of beautiful music sung with accuracy and competence by a choir with well nurtured and developed vocal technique." IAN McLEAN reviews The Resonants' Sun Moon Stars concert.
