Martín to lead until 2029, making him one of the MSO's longest-serving chief conductors. He then takes up a Conductor Emeritus role in 2030.
Two new Australian commissions and Beethoven’s Septet feature in Kate Suthers’ second program as Artistic Director.
From live film scores and provocative theatre to musical discoveries and the stories behind Australia’s great performance spaces, our December issue celebrates the arts in all their variety.
Discover the top tracks that make up our playlist of Australia's favourite art music in 2026.
Artistic Director Joanne Kee's first full season combines theatre productions with music, comedy, talks and participatory events.
Cameron Lam showcases the latest Australian releases across Classical, Jazz, and Sound Art in this month’s playlist.
Dean Bryant was keen to cast Christie Whelan Browne in the stage adaptation of All About Eve. But should she play Margo or Eve? Why not both?
The Bidjara songwoman and composer, known as ‘Australia’s Dreamtime Opera Diva’, explains how the birds taught her to sing and why she played music to her son, didgeridoo virtuoso William Barton, even before he was born.
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Caryl Churchill's clone drama still packs some punch, even though its concerns have been thoroughly overshadowed.
As midnight approaches, Changing Winds Ensemble searches for light.
A soaring musical conversation between birdsong, recorders and choral masterpieces across the centuries.
Gratitude and grief meet in a daughter’s musical tribute to her mother.
Musical spirit and technical accomplishment create something much greater than the sum of its parts.
British writer Jane Upton's roller-coaster portrait of what it is to become adults reminds us what friends are really for.
Australia’s biggest celebration of games and culture is also a hub for new thinking about music and music careers, writes Meghann O’Neill.
Charles Brooks' photographs of the mysterious internal spaces of musical instruments have travelled the world. A new exhibition allows you to feel like you're on the inside.
How The Necks made minimalism menacing in The Boys, one of the works newly inducted into the National Songbook.
Cameron Lam showcases the latest Australian releases across Classical, Jazz, and Sound Art in this month’s playlist.
Opera Australia’s new production of La bohème turns its back on our digital world in favour of paint, cloth and handmade theatre.
The team behind Musica Viva Australia’s education program On the Wireless encourages students to listen deeply – and to get loud!
Dean Bryant was keen to cast Christie Whelan Browne in the stage adaptation of All About Eve. But should she play Margo or Eve? Why not both?
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Two new Australian commissions and Beethoven’s Septet feature in Kate Suthers’ second program as Artistic Director.
Martín to lead until 2029, making him one of the MSO's longest-serving chief conductors. He then takes up a Conductor Emeritus role in 2030.
The choir marks its 88th consecutive year with a landmark Bach collaboration, a return to Leipzig and a new work by Australian composer Mary Finsterer.
From live film scores and provocative theatre to musical discoveries and the stories behind Australia’s great performance spaces, our December issue celebrates the arts in all their variety.
Discover the top tracks that make up our playlist of Australia's favourite art music in 2026.
A soaring musical conversation between birdsong, recorders and choral masterpieces across the centuries.
From live film scores and provocative theatre to musical discoveries and the stories behind Australia’s great performance spaces, our December issue celebrates the arts in all their variety.
A memorable new production of Puccini's tragic romance makes its debut with a fine cast in an imperfect venue.
The First Nations opera star to feature alongside the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in several concerts in its 2027 season.
On a shoestring and with some exceptional musical performances, The Cooperative finds its niche by plunging us into humanity’s dark side.
The 74th Perth Festival combines international music names with First Nations commissions, European theatre and dance, and large-scale works across the city, river and coastline.
Matthew Lutton looks to the otherworldly, surreal and fantastical in his second year as Artistic Director.
Caryl Churchill's clone drama still packs some punch, even though its concerns have been thoroughly overshadowed.
Artistic Director Joanne Kee's first full season combines theatre productions with music, comedy, talks and participatory events.
The Brisbane company combines Queensland premieres, returning favourites and ambitious new work as it prepares for a change of artistic leadership.
From live film scores and provocative theatre to musical discoveries and the stories behind Australia’s great performance spaces, our December issue celebrates the arts in all their variety.
British writer Jane Upton's roller-coaster portrait of what it is to become adults reminds us what friends are really for.
"Sustaining ambitious, professional, independent theatre in Australia has become increasingly difficult," says company founder Damien Ryan.
Australian premiere of Doña Perón, return of Hamlet and a new Nutcracker headline Ivan Gil-Ortega’s second season.
In a stroke of genius, Justin Peck allows us to see the music as well as hear it, while the dancers knock it out of the park
The 74th Perth Festival combines international music names with First Nations commissions, European theatre and dance, and large-scale works across the city, river and coastline.
Matthew Lutton looks to the otherworldly, surreal and fantastical in his second year as Artistic Director.
Four choreographers unite for a major new work as Rafael Bonachela prepares his final full-length commission as artistic director.
Germany’s leading classical company brings its justly admired production of Petipa’s great ballet to Melbourne
Never mind the plot, listen to the music.
Antiloglu captures the magnificence but harrowing ambience of wartime Russia.
A taut Sea Symphony and a rare orchestral nocturne.
Screen legend takes 60-year musical journey through the remains of the day.
An audio archive sees Anna Bonitatibus turn musical detective and biographer.
This compilation of recordings released between 2016 and 2018 demonstrates a high standard of musicianship but is stylistically unbalanced.
Explore our 2026 Guide and vote for your favourite pieces of Australian art music.
Our specialist writers analyse this year’s offerings in theatres and concert halls.
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