Aviva Endean and Mindy Meng Wang head the finalist list with three nominations each for this year's celebration of Australian musicians.
South Australian soprano Lucy Stoddart is about to step into the spotlight in a pair of pivotal roles.
PM Anthony Albanese promises copyright protections alongside new AI regulatory framework.
One of Aotearoa/New Zealand's leading chamber music gatherings presents an expanded program, intentional guests and a world premiere.
By the end of his epic Brisbane Festival concert, Bowman will have explored virtually every corner of Bach's musical imagination.
A familiar and respected presence, Neill balanced global stardom with an enduring commitment to New Zealand and Australian film.
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.
Spain’s preeminent 20th-century composer, Manuel de Falla, was born 150 years ago. His music resonated far beyond his homeland.
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Esfahani dazzles in Bach's concertos for solo harpsichord and strings.
Frogs, birds, bells and whistles as Omega Ensemble premieres Paul Stanhope’s flying circus.
It's creepy, kooky and brilliantly spooky – an ingenious staging in this intimate venue breathes fresh life into a gleefully macabre world.
A Kiwi company explores heartbreak through a quirky, clever patchwork of drama, wry humour, music and science.
An infectiously energetic reminder that children's theatre doesn't need bigger sets, louder effects or more tech – it needs imagination.
Inspired by the disappearance of a real estate agent, playwright Martin Crimp opens Thatcher-era free market values for inspection.
Cameron Lam brings together Classical, Jazz, and Sound Art pieces that are evocative of starlight in this mid-winter Australian Art Music playlist.
Across the Fields, a new recording project with violist Ed le Brocq, has helped composer-pianist Sally Greenaway find music again.
The German baritone on the inspiration of Bryn Terfel and the value of simplicity in Schubert.
Enrolments in conducting studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music have surged in recent years. What’s the attraction in a podium position?
Premiering at the Australian Festival of Chamber Music, Alex Turley's new work descends to the hidden world of the rainforest floor.
Your essential coast-to-coast guide to the Australian music being played on our concert stages this month.
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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.
Frogs, birds, bells and whistles as Omega Ensemble premieres Paul Stanhope’s flying circus.
One of Aotearoa/New Zealand's leading chamber music gatherings presents an expanded program, intentional guests and a world premiere.
All-Australian recital gets mythical, but loses something sans visuals.
By the end of his epic Brisbane Festival concert, Bowman will have explored virtually every corner of Bach's musical imagination.
Violinist Leila Josefowicz and pianist John Novacek reunite in an extraordinary tour de force.
Colin Davis at his peak, and just who were Ataúlfo Argenta and Enrique Jordá?
South Australian soprano Lucy Stoddart is about to step into the spotlight in a pair of pivotal roles.
Suzanne Chaundy appointed to new role and charged with the oversight of Melbourne Opera's future development.
In director Graeme Murphy and conductor Vanessa Scammell’s hands, Lehár’s operetta reveals a very human heartbeat beneath all the froth.
The August edition of Limelight is one in which high notes, high aspirations and high marks combine.
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.
It's creepy, kooky and brilliantly spooky – an ingenious staging in this intimate venue breathes fresh life into a gleefully macabre world.
A Kiwi company explores heartbreak through a quirky, clever patchwork of drama, wry humour, music and science.
An infectiously energetic reminder that children's theatre doesn't need bigger sets, louder effects or more tech – it needs imagination.
Inspired by the disappearance of a real estate agent, playwright Martin Crimp opens Thatcher-era free market values for inspection.
The enduringly popular prison drama to open in Sydney in January 2027.
Set in pre-Olympics Sydney, Vernon Pua's 8 Hot Tips On Sharing Your Bed follows two international students sharing a cramped bedroom.
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.
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.
All-Australian recital gets mythical, but loses something sans visuals.
Colin Davis at his peak, and just who were Ataúlfo Argenta and Enrique Jordá?
Rouvali has a ball with sassy, sardonic and sugar-coated Shostakovich.
Taylor brings out the many colours of the 20th-century harpsichord concerto.
Setting a new standard in Martinů’s exciting symphonies.
A river runs through this Schubert-inspired work for clarinet and voice.
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.
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