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The vastness of the desert landscape and red, the richest of colours, inspired the five works presented in concert in the cavernous foyer of the National Museum of Australia, writes reviewer LEN POWER.

Another full week of Canberra arts events looms. Here's HELEN MUSA's latest "Artsweek" column...

Two new compositions shine at the latest Canberra Symphony Orchestra concert

"There was little, if anything, to be critical about in the finely conceived and exquisitely played concert from the Canberra Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Jessica Cottis," writes reviewer GRAHAM McDONALD.

Canberra Symphony Orchestra unpacks all shades of blue in a concert bursting with musical colour and intensity.

The composer describes the beautiful relationships behind the commissioning of his new work that draws upon the sense of awe at natural beauty.

When piano player Sine Winther arrives soon to perform Alexander Scriabin’s “blue” concerto, it won't be a homecoming, yet her Canberra connections are very strong, says arts editor HELEN MUSA.

The greater flexibility and accessibility of virtual learning is prompting some post-secondary students to seek out virtual classes and forcing universities to rethink how they structure online degrees, including science courses that depend on in-person laboratories, practicums, co-ops and residences.

IAN McLEAN. VALENTINE’S Day ushered in a new chapter in CSO musical history with the introduction of “Chamber Classics”, a series aimed at both increasing interest in the intimacy of this performance style and in expanding opportunities for CSO players to display their considerable performing abilities. “Forgotten Romance” was an appropriate title for a February 14 concert, and it certainly appealed to Canberra’s music lovers. Two shows were presented during the afternoon with each ...