Anna Celine, Author at 89.7 Eastside FM

Review: Daniil Trifonov performs Rachmaninov – A Night of Passion and PowerReview

Posted on March 29, 2025 (March 29, 2025)

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 […]

Review: Guys & Dolls at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour

Posted on March 22, 2025 (March 29, 2025)

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 […]

My Love for Musicals – and My Top 10 Musicals

Posted on March 21, 2025 (March 29, 2025)

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 […]

Review: Cinderella at the Sydney Opera House

Posted on March 20, 2025 (March 29, 2025)

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 […]

Ensemble Offspring Celebrates 30 Years of New Music in 2025

Posted on March 18, 2025 (March 19, 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 […]

Review: MJ the Musical – A Riveting Tribute

Posted on March 10, 2025 (March 29, 2025)

Reviewed by Anna-Celine Rautenberg Sydney Lyric Theatre Attending MJ the Musical in Sydney was an unforgettable experience. The show seamlessly intertwined the personal story of Michael Jackson’s rise, struggles, and complex family dynamics with the magic of his music. As I sat in the vibrant, electric atmosphere of the theater, it was clear that every […]

Review: Candlelight Concert: A Magical Evening of Hans Zimmer’s Music in Sydney

Posted on February 25, 2025 (March 29, 2025)

Reviewed by Anna-Celine Rautenberg This past Saturday, Sydney was treated to an extraordinary evening of music as Fever’s Candlelight Concert series brought the iconic compositions of Hans Zimmer to life. Set against the intimate and atmospheric backdrop of a candlelit venue, this concert was a mesmerizing journey through some of Zimmer’s most beloved film scores. […]

Review: “Turpentine” – A Gothic Thriller That Stuns and Overwhelms

Posted on February 20, 2025 (March 29, 2025)

Reviewed by Anna-Celine Rautenberg “Turpentine” is a bold and unsettling new gothic play that grips its audience with an intoxicating blend of horror, dark humor, and psychological intensity. Written by Tommy James Green, who also stars as the tormented Dr. Raymond Crow, this eerie production marks the debut of Popular Playhouse at Flight Path Theatre, running […]

Review: Hadestown: A Captivating Journey Into the Underworld at the Theatre Royal

Posted on February 14, 2025 (March 29, 2025)

Reviewed by Samantha Rumery and Anna-Celine Rautenberg Hadestown is a truly magical theatrical experience that will stay with us for a long time. From the very first notes, we were swept away, and it was clear that this production was something extraordinary. We were lucky enough to attend the Australian premiere at Theatre Royal Sydney, and […]

Review: Rolling the Dice for Fun: ‘Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern’ at Sydney Opera House