Orff's Carmina Burana, Respighi's Pines of Rome and Beethoven's Fourth Piano Concerto are just three of WSO's big guns in 2027.
Soon to perform in Australia, the Korean star has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to the world of opera.
Playing music by Beethoven, Marais and Elena Kats-Chernin, Australian Haydn Ensemble's Skye McIntosh is set to unpack the story of the Scott sisters, Australia's pioneering nature illustrators.
Camerata – Queensland's Chamber Orchestra expands its forces for Brisbane Festival's immersive fusion of film, music and environmental advocacy.
Australia may soon see new rules making AI-generated music ineligible for the ARIA charts.
Australian stage legends prepare to re-enact Robert Falcon Scott's doomed Antarctic expedition in Patricia's Cornelius's powerful drama about the dying of the light.
We trace the history of the soaring male voice from the 18th-century castrati to a reclaiming of some mezzo-soprano roles today.
Directors Shannon Burns and Patrick Nolan lift the curtains on their new productions of the fairy-tale musical Into the Woods for two of our opera companies.
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An epic Australian story finds lyrical expression through music, movement and commanding central performances.
Gorgeous voices and Tchaikovsky’s aching score overcome a slow and sombre beginning.
Minor flaws aside, this show shines when Broadway star Will Swenson performs some of the 20th century's greatest hits.
Precision, colour and imagination define Attacca's memorable interpretations of Shaw and Ravel.
New Theatre finds fresh urgency in Miller's masterful drama of desire, loyalty and betrayal.
Sheku Kanneh-Mason shines in Finnis’ atmospheric concerto before an electrifying Tchaikovsky finale.
A new project from Orchestra Victoria and The Newmarket Collective deploys haptic technology to map sound on to the body.
Your essential coast-to-coast guide to the Australian music being played on our concert stages this month.
We trace the history of the soaring male voice from the 18th-century castrati to a reclaiming of some mezzo-soprano roles today.
The Adelaide-born London Symphony Orchestra violinist talks about coming home to perform with the Australian World Orchestra.
Hear My Eyes and Michael "CAVS" Cavanagh drum up a new score for Christopher Nolan's twisty noir.
Coffee, comedy and family chemistry fuel Miriam Allan's return to Australia to sing with her father and Bach Akademie Australia.
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By the end of his epic Brisbane Festival concert, Bowman will have explored virtually every corner of Bach's musical imagination.
Orff's Carmina Burana, Respighi's Pines of Rome and Beethoven's Fourth Piano Concerto are just three of WSO's big guns in 2027.
A century of French and Australian flute music persuasively played.
Precision, colour and imagination define Attacca's memorable interpretations of Shaw and Ravel.
Sheku Kanneh-Mason shines in Finnis’ atmospheric concerto before an electrifying Tchaikovsky finale.
Camerata – Queensland's Chamber Orchestra expands its forces for Brisbane Festival's immersive fusion of film, music and environmental advocacy.
In a word: exquisite. A concert that demands and rewards your complete attention.
An epic Australian story finds lyrical expression through music, movement and commanding central performances.
Gorgeous voices and Tchaikovsky’s aching score overcome a slow and sombre beginning.
Soon to perform in Australia, the Korean star has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to the world of opera.
Bayreuth invites Artificial Intelligence into the creative process. The result feels less like innovation than a dumping ground of overwhelming imagery.
Incoming and outgoing cohorts unite in a testament to the value of Opera Australia's Young Artist Program.
Barrie Kosky's long-awaited Götterdämmerung, new productions from Netia Jones and Damiano Michieletto, and a wealth of opera and ballet stars headline the latest cinema season.
Australian stage legends prepare to re-enact Robert Falcon Scott's doomed Antarctic expedition in Patricia's Cornelius's powerful drama about the dying of the light.
Minor flaws aside, this show shines when Broadway star Will Swenson performs some of the 20th century's greatest hits.
New Theatre finds fresh urgency in Miller's masterful drama of desire, loyalty and betrayal.
Tarantino's cult heist film gets a clever Shakespearean makeover, including with retro-meets-Elizabethan live band.
Jordan Fein's hit UK production of this timeless classic delivers a perfectly balanced portrait of love, hope and resilience in the face of tragedy.
An assured revival reveals the enduring relevance of David Williamson’s 1989 story of ambition and compromise.
Barrie Kosky's long-awaited Götterdämmerung, new productions from Netia Jones and Damiano Michieletto, and a wealth of opera and ballet stars headline the latest cinema season.
Smaller in scale than Stephanie Lake's recent works but VISTA is nothing less than electrifying.
Violinist-composer Netanela Mizrahi earns nominations across three categories in this celebration of NT creatives both on and off the stage.
Lucy Guerin stepping down as leader of the dance company bearing her name has sent ripples of surprise through Australian performing arts circles.
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.
A century of French and Australian flute music persuasively played.
Fascinating reconstructions bring to life a survivor of the ravages of the Reformation.
Fresh, authentic-sounding Elgar and Dvořák from Gerhardt.
Subtle, textured music from an enigmatic poet in sound.
Salonen bids a fiery but poignant farewell to San Francisco.
A walk in this musical garden promises reflection and delight.
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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