Raphael Solarsh
Raphael's Latest Articles
Review: MSO – Beethoven 5, Hamer Hall
A famous performance of classical music’s most famous composition.
Review: The Journey with Y-Squared, Melbourne Recital Centre
Prodigious talents constrained by overly-technical and one-paced program.
Review: Buddha Passion by Tan Dun
Flawlessly combining the classic with the contemporary in a rousing and memorable performance. As good as opera can get
Review: Lovesong by Abi Morgan, Red Stitch
An ensnaring and honest story of new and old love.
Review: A Doll’s House Part 2, Southbank Theatre
A poignant look at gender roles in relationships trapped in a dated shell.
Review: Der Rosenkavalier, Melbourne Opera
A voluptuous, comedic romp where young love triumphs over all in the style only opera can provide.
Review: The Kites of Tianjin, fortyfivedownstairs theatre
Featuring Wang Zheng-Ting, this show was a fitting finale to the inimitable brilliance of The Usefulness of Art concert series…
Review: Polygraph, Theatre Works
An engrossing and visceral exploration of how truth and trauma can bind lives together and tear them apart.
Review: Regina Spektor, Arts Centre
Up in the quirky clouds, an ethereal presence and voice from a higher plane, still as remarkable as ever.
Review: Gloria, Melbourne Theatre Company
A darkly humours skewing of those who dwell in the ivory tower of publishing.