Elizabeth Younan’s String Quartet No. 1 takes centre stage as the Australian String Quartet launches a national tour exploring intimacy, expression and connection.
This year’s Music in Me Summit – Many Voices. One Classroom – spotlights diversity, inclusion and culturally responsive teaching practices.
As the end of the financial year approaches, we look into the Australian Cultural Fund’s revolutionary rethinking of the ways in which artists can connect with potential donors.
Cameron Lam surveys the latest (and upcoming) Classical, Jazz, and Sound Art releases on this month’s Australian Art Music playlist.
MTC's net position worsens in difficult conditions, deteriorating by more than $4 million compared with 2024.
Your essential coast-to-coast guide to the Australian music being played on our concert stages this month.
The Artistic Director of Victorian Opera tells us about his passion for G&S and the musical celebration he is directing for Opera Australia.
The University of Sydney recently acquired a collection of first editions of works by Mozart and Beethoven. Why are they so important?
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For bassoon fans this one’s the grand-daddy of them all.
With a highly gifted and vocally balanced cast, this is ensemble performance at its best.
MCO takes its audience on a rewarding stroll along a path connecting Vivaldi's Four Seasons to Libby Croad’s COVID-era Portraits.
Set during Northern Ireland's Troubles, Grace Chapple's tinderbox drama tells a universal story of past violence and ongoing trauma.
Shipshape and Bristol fashion. No weak links in this WASO Wagner led by British baritone Christopher Maltman.
An imaginative exploration of contemporary music, balancing political urgency with sonic experimentation.
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Hot on the heels of this month’s Remix Tour Live, Suzy Izzard is bringing her one-woman version of Shakespeare’s tragedy to Australia.
Pinchgut Opera melds the Old Testament with Aussie holiday tradition in a reimagined, psychologically driven staging of Scarlatti’s The First Murder.
Too often, creative workers rely on 'Dr Footlights' to get through the tough times. But Support Act is on hand when you need it.
The Welsh composer's Hallé commissions are a perfect case of sparkling new wine in old bottles.
The University of Sydney recently acquired a collection of first editions of works by Mozart and Beethoven. Why are they so important?
Melody Eötvös's new piano trio, commissioned by Musica Viva Australia, is a meditation on rulership inspired by her love of trees.
Limelight partners with Australian Festival of Chamber Music for an immersive Cairns experience led by Rachel Whealy.
For bassoon fans this one’s the grand-daddy of them all.
MCO takes its audience on a rewarding stroll along a path connecting Vivaldi's Four Seasons to Libby Croad’s COVID-era Portraits.
An imaginative exploration of contemporary music, balancing political urgency with sonic experimentation.
Pappano saddles up a British warhorse and rides triumphantly into battle.
Echoes of Glass and Cage in Otte’s minimalist piano cycle.
Australia’s dream-team, one-off trio knocks it out of the park.
With a highly gifted and vocally balanced cast, this is ensemble performance at its best.
Shipshape and Bristol fashion. No weak links in this WASO Wagner led by British baritone Christopher Maltman.
Sixty projects to share in more than $1 million in funding; State Opera South Australia and Opera Hong Kong to partner up for Hansel & Gretel.
A masterclass in whimsy, humour and quirk, with inspired direction and fine singing.
Pinchgut Opera melds the Old Testament with Aussie holiday tradition in a reimagined, psychologically driven staging of Scarlatti’s The First Murder.
Mozart’s legendary libertine is back in this modest new production that can’t solve the opera’s misogyny but does justice to its timeless music.
Set during Northern Ireland's Troubles, Grace Chapple's tinderbox drama tells a universal story of past violence and ongoing trauma.
This all-American musical starring Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Rob Mills is set apart by Grammy winner Sara Bareilles’s songs.
MTC's net position worsens in difficult conditions, deteriorating by more than $4 million compared with 2024.
This clever new play written by and starring Megan Wilding seems to be a tennis-themed rom-com – until she starts lobbing truth bombs.
Sixty projects to share in more than $1 million in funding; State Opera South Australia and Opera Hong Kong to partner up for Hansel & Gretel.
The Ensemble's peppy production finds the pulse in the story of an unconsummated transatlantic love affair.
Annual report shows audiences responding to ambitious repertoire but temporary loss of Melbourne home base continues to weigh on box office.
John Cranko’s evergreen masterpiece proves the perfect vehicle for Callum Linnane’s final performances with The Australian Ballet.
Callum Linnane leaves The Australian Ballet for Principal Artist role with Hamburg Ballet.
A compelling triple bill explores mortality through ritual, sculpture and ecstatic movement.
Raewyn Hill, Artistic Director of Perth's Co3 Contemporary Dance, steps away from the company she founded.
Verdi’s emotional journey elaborated with stunning displays of dramatic spectacle, mass choreography and fine voices.
Pappano saddles up a British warhorse and rides triumphantly into battle.
Echoes of Glass and Cage in Otte’s minimalist piano cycle.
Two handsome box sets unearth many unexpected gems.
Fine Vine, from the chamber rather than the cellar.
A lushly textured ode to the horizon by John Luther Adams.
Rennert embraces her inner will-o’-the-wisp in a breathtaking recital.
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