From Hume Crescent and Manchester’s 24hr party people to Sydney’s 90s electronic boom. […]
Interview with atone (aka Andy Fitzgerald)
Review: Message In A Bottle
October 26, 2023 Joan Sutherland Theatre Sydney Opera House October 27, 2023 Reviewed by Sophie Kennedy White It’s a bold move to create a dance musical about the desperate plight of refugees with the music of pop star Sting but Kate Prince’s courageous stage production does it spectacularly. Moved by that shocking image of a […]
Jazz At The Lounge 2025: Dan Barnett Big Band
Get ready to swing into the golden age of jazz as the Dan Barnett Big Band brings their irresistible energy and timeless style to Jazz at The Lounge 2025. Featuring a stellar 14-piece ensemble and the charismatic Dan Barnett at the helm, this is big band music at its boldest — brassy, soulful and straight […]
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Schubert’s Swan Songs: Trifonov & Goerne in Recital
Reviewed by Anna-Celine Rautenberg On March 30, the City Recital Hall played host to an evening of profound musical artistry as pianist Daniil Trifonov and baritone Matthias Goerne took the stage for Schubert’s Swan Songs. With a program that blended the introspective beauty of Tchaikovsky’s Children’s Album and the haunting depths of Schubert’s Schwanengesang, the recital was a moving […]
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Cosy Up With Live Music at Lazybones this April
Imagine a late night in the 1920s. You have arrived at a speakeasy where jazz, soul, rhythm and R&B plays softly in the background as muffled conversations take place under low lighting and red hues. With a whiskey or espresso martini in hand, or your choice from international wines and cocktails, you feel a sense […]
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Review: Daniil Trifonov performs Rachmaninov – A Night of Passion and PowerReview
Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall Reviewed by Anna-Celine Rautenberg Last night at the Sydney Opera House, the audience was treated to an electrifying performance that truly embodied passion and power. The Sydney Symphony Orchestra, under the masterful baton of Asher Fisch, delivered a program that transported listeners through a spectrum of emotions – from ethereal […]
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The Final Tally News roundup for this week 27 March
Good afternoon everyone, I hope your week has gone well. The weather is certainly starting to change here in Sydney and autumn is coming. Though we still have days in the 20s, it is definitely starting to turn. I want to begin this post by introducing you to my newest news feature: Weekly news roundups […]
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Review: Saints of Damour
Saturday 22 March 2025 Loading Dock Theatre Qtopia James Elazzi is one of Australia’s freshest theatrical voices and his new play, Saints of Damour firmly cements his place as a – I want to say great but maybe it’s too early for that – let’s say formidable Australian playwright. His ability to mine the emotional […]
Ensemble Offspring’s Lumen Machine: A Joyous and Exhilarating Journey into Sound Worlds of Tomorrow
Get ready to step into the future of sound this April as Ensemble Offspring kicks off its 30th birthday season with Lumen Machine, a mind-bending collision of cutting-edge technology and virtuosic musical performances. In a thrilling collaboration with London-based ‘cyborg pianist’ Zubin Kanga, two revolutionary chamber concertos will make their world premiere in Sydney and […]
Review: Guys & Dolls at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour
Reviewed by Anna-Celine Rautenberg Attending the premiere of Guys & Dolls on March 21 at the Fleet Steps, with the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge as a backdrop, was an experience that seamlessly blended the magic of Broadway with the enchantment of Sydney’s harbor. This production, presented by Opera Australia, transformed the open-air […]
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My Love for Musicals – and My Top 10 Musicals
Written by Anna-Celine Rautenberg Musicals are my great passion. Even as a child, I knew that music and theater would play a central role in my life. At the age of three, I wished for my first microphone, and later, I took years of piano and singing lessons. It was my first singing teacher who […]
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Review: Cinderella at the Sydney Opera House
Reviewed by Anna-Celine Rautenberg Stepping into the Sydney Opera House for Laurent Pelly’s production of Cinderella, presented by Opera Australia, felt like entering a whimsical fairytale. The anticipation in the air was palpable, and with a cast featuring some of Australia’s finest opera talents, expectations were high. Over the course of the evening, audiences were treated […]
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Dancing with Music: Meet the New Intern!
Nice to meet you, I’m Beate! Born in the cold of Sweden’s North, the soothing sounds of the natural world and the cozy Swedish music by the fireplace formed the backdrop of my first moments on this Earth. Many nights were spent with my Mother easing me to bed with a Latvian lullaby (my parents […]
Ensemble Offspring Celebrates 30 Years of New Music in 2025
For three decades, Ensemble Offspring has been at the forefront of Australian contemporary music—pioneering, trendsetting, and redefining chamber music. In 2025, the ensemble marks its 30th anniversary with a bold season that celebrates its rich history while looking to the future. Founded in 1995 as the Spring Ensemble by Sydney Conservatorium student composers Damien Ricketson […]
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