Australian artists and organisations representing them have urged the Albanese Government to resist Big Tech's pushback on copyright laws.
Premiering at the Australian Festival of Chamber Music, Alex Turley's new work descends to the hidden world of the rainforest floor.
Enrolments in conducting studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music have surged in recent years. What’s the attraction in a podium position?
"It’s time for someone else to lead." After 14 years at the helm of Australia’s premier cultural and tourism destination, Louise Herron calls it a day.
"I wouldn’t want to overstay my welcome," says Ross, after three decades as one of the world's most influential music critics.
Your essential coast-to-coast guide to the Australian music being played on our concert stages this month.
Could AI ever be as profound as Shakespeare? Leading academics and writers share their thoughts, hopes and fears regarding artificial intelligence.
Australian baritone David Greco tells us why it’s so satisfying to have released historically informed recordings of Schubert’s three major song cycles.
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Monteverdi’s opera of ancient Rome gets an exciting makeover courtesy of the 1983 film Scarface and Elena Kats-Chernin’s new orchestration.
A well-crafted program with exquisite singing introduces Britain's The Gesualdo Six to Brisbane audiences.
Grace Malouf's provocative new play explores bodily autonomy, medical ethics and the limits of parental love.
Time flies in this charming, absorbing, dreamlike spectacular.
Setting the stage for Queensland’s emerging musical talent.
Middle-aged women are manipulated by the nip-and-tuck industry in this satire, but it’s the jokes that should get some work done.
Holly Harrison talks to Katie Yap about her love of nonsense and her new Concerto for Classical Accordion, composed for James Crabb and four of our orchestras.
US violinist Benjamin Beilman returns to Australia with a Mendelssohn masterpiece and a violin with a stellar past.
Airing in the Australian Festival of Chamber Music in Cairns, Lee Bradshaw's new piano quintet completes an unfinished work by a gifted Czech composer lost to the Holocaust.
Born in Melbourne and now based in the US, Sam Wu introduces his two commissions for this year’s Australian Festival of Chamber Music in Cairns-Gimuy, where he is the Emerging Composer-in-Residence.
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As the Australian World Orchestra celebrates its 15th anniversary, its founders reflect on how it all began.
Hildur Guðnadóttir has become the go-to composer for film and TV. She has now composed a new work for the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
Cellist Charlotte Miles talks about returning home to perform as a soloist with the Australian Youth Orchestra and at this year’s Australian Festival of Chamber Music.
A river runs through this Schubert-inspired work for clarinet and voice.
Premiering at the Australian Festival of Chamber Music, Alex Turley's new work descends to the hidden world of the rainforest floor.
Unique conjunction of classical and folk guaranteed to set the spirits soaring.
Enrolments in conducting studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music have surged in recent years. What’s the attraction in a podium position?
Your essential coast-to-coast guide to the Australian music being played on our concert stages this month.
"I wouldn’t want to overstay my welcome," says Ross, after three decades as one of the world's most influential music critics.
Monteverdi’s opera of ancient Rome gets an exciting makeover courtesy of the 1983 film Scarface and Elena Kats-Chernin’s new orchestration.
Time flies in this charming, absorbing, dreamlike spectacular.
Already postponed once, Franco Zeffirelli’s famed arena production was to have played in Adelaide in early 2027.
Deft choices do justice to Brahms’ very “human” requiem. What more could one ask for?
Opera Australia’s Head of Music explains how he moved from playing classical piano to conducting opera, and why The Drover’s Wife is so powerful.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
Grace Malouf's provocative new play explores bodily autonomy, medical ethics and the limits of parental love.
Critical and audience acclaim for QTC programming translates into an improved financial position and an uptick in subscription sales.
Middle-aged women are manipulated by the nip-and-tuck industry in this satire, but it’s the jokes that should get some work done.
STC has reported a thin net surplus but its core theatre operations continue to face significant headwinds.
A clever Jane Austen reinterpretation with laughs and karaoke, this West End hit finally makes its Australian debut.
Skilfull direction and performances light up an odd-couple comedy about chalk-and-cheese housemates.
This triple bill lives up to its name with driving force and exceptional performance.
The acclaimed choreographer relinquishes the artistic directorship of the company that has taken her name across the world.
Over-hasty storytelling mars this ballet version of Shakespeare’s tragedy.
The Australian Ballet's Music Director and Chief Conductor on the music of Aaron Copland and choreographer Justin Peck's captivating Copland Dance Episodes.
Two contemporary dance productions remind us to position ourselves as part of, not separate to, nature.
Rising costs have prohibited more than half of Australians from attending a live show, while classical music audiences grow, finds Creative Australia in its latest survey.
A river runs through this Schubert-inspired work for clarinet and voice.
Unique conjunction of classical and folk guaranteed to set the spirits soaring.
Opera Rara's definitive Donizetti song-collection reaches its finale.
Petrenko and his forces embrace the world in Mahler's most awesome symphony.
Late Sutherland comes with qualifications but Rogé is a winner all the way.
Hope-filled Schubert Lieder offer unalloyed pleasure.
Explore the guide and listen to our 25 in 25 playlist of Australia’s favourite art music.
Our specialist writers analyse this year’s offerings in theatres and concert halls.
Read our coverage of this year’s Australian Festival of Chamber Music.
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