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Eisenstein and Prokofiev made one of the great war films. But how did they manage to keep Stalin happy?...

Inspired by Shakespeare, Mendelssohn captures all the magic and frivolity in the music he wrote for the Bard's otherworldy play....

Hear evocative music about fallen heroes — from a symphony by the son of a Civil War bandsman to a song honoring a young Marine from Alabama....

Fifty years on, Patrick White's great Australian play gets a welcome revisit, goats and all....

One composer's response to environmental issues is to send a musical as well as a political message....

NZ Symphony orchestra's first Conductor Laureate passes away at 90....

Singer weighs into 'Dumpygate' affair while Times and Independent critics offer halfhearted apologies....

The Telegraph critic Rupert Christiansen defends his position amidst a storm of controversy....

One of Limelight's recent 30 under 30s excels in ASO debut with Orff and Rach....

Consistent, satisfying playing of a fresh and unconventional program....

A master Elgarian gives an ugly duckling a modern makeover...

Melournian American pie meets Matthew's American beauty...

Jumppanen plays early and late Beethoven with equal brilliance...

High wind from France with frequent sunny intervals...

A Handel oratorio treasure trove from one of today's finest young countertenors...

Alessandrini is a fine midwife to opera's rather painful birth...

One of Limelight's Top 30 under 30 excels in ASO debut....

Superstar tenor will return to Sydney for one further performance in August....

Rediscovered manuscript of Russian composer's 'original' Second Symphony goes into private hands....

This New Zealand diva is still well within her use by date....