Australia

Ladies in Black
Perfect festival fare – it is now Sydney’s turn to be dazzled and delighted by this stylish, inspirational Australian musical.

Johann Sebastian Bach – Rafał Blechacz
Vibrant muscular playing of Bach but no stand-out interpretations.

Ironwood – Brahms – Tones of Romantic Extravagance
Brilliant, questioning and engaging.

Philip Glass: Piano Works VÃkingur Ólafsson
Icelandic Glass a fine debut album though restricted by repertoire.

Johann Sebastian Bach: The French Suites Murray Perahia
A first-rate recording brimming with humanity.

Haydn Symphonies 78 - 81 Accademia Bizantina Ottavio Dantone
Revelatory interpretations of four of Haydn’s mature Symphonies.

Briefs: The Second Coming
High energy, totally cheeky, a little bit political and a truck load of fun.

Teaching doctors empathy through art
Health care students are developing their empathy, moral insight and cultural awareness through a program that helps them look at…

A History of the World in 100 Objects from the British Museum
An engaging but occasionally frustrating exhibition tracking humanity’s development from the Stone Age to the Digital Age.

How to facilitate a panel successfully
A great moderator can make the difference between a boring discussion and a memorable one. Here are some tips to…