| Date and venue | Title |
|---|---|
| 17-Oct-2012 Sydney Opera House: Opera Theatre | A world-class Madama Butterfly from Opera Australia |
 There is nowhere to hide in Madama Butterfly. It is a well-known opera, contains very little in terms of stage action and changing scenery, is intensely lyrical in its vocal writing, and its orchestral writing is exposed. None of these factors bothered Opera Australia in their latest production, which was superb from beginning to end in every respect.
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| 10-Feb-2012 Sydney Opera House: Concert Hall | Beethoven's triumphant spirit shines through with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra |
 The concert to open the Sydney Symphony Orchestra's 80th Anniversary Series was very much one of contrasts. With the promise of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, the season seemed to be opening in celebratory style. However, the entire first half was devoted to Richard Strauss' Metamorphosen, a piece which is a far cry from the triumphant finale of the Beethoven.
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