STC has reported a thin net surplus but its core theatre operations continue to face significant headwinds.
Prestigious overseas engagements for Back to Back Theatre, The Australian Ballet and the Australian Youth Orchestra earn support from the Federal Government.
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.
A Musica Viva Australia-curated program opens with a collaboration between cellist Freya Schack-Arnott, singer-songwriter Bonnie Stewart and bassist Ben Ward.
From Kabul’s lost musical heritage to a new Australian chamber work, Ed le Brocq reflects on honesty, courage and the enduring power of stories.
A large fire that began on Monday afternoon has ripped through the theatre company's Marrickville premises.
As the Australian World Orchestra celebrates its 15th anniversary, its founders reflect on how it all began.
This month we feature Samuel Hasselhorn in a Rolls-Royce Schubert recital, Mendelssohn from Leipzig, new music by Paul Stanhope and Carl Vine, and a Ring Cycle from Dallas.
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This triple bill lives up to its name with driving force and exceptional performance.
The British masters of vocal music and Melbourne's high-flying youth choir present a polished, uplifting program.
A clever Jane Austen reinterpretation with laughs and karaoke, this West End hit finally makes its Australian debut.
Deft choices do justice to Brahms’ very “human” requiem. What more could one ask for?
Skilfull direction and performances light up an odd-couple comedy about chalk-and-cheese housemates.
German cello star Maximilian Hornung’s Australian debut solo recital captures the spirit of Casals.
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Hildur Guðnadóttir has become the go-to composer for film and TV. She has now composed a new work for the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
The Australian Ballet's Music Director and Chief Conductor on the music of Aaron Copland and choreographer Justin Peck's captivating Copland Dance Episodes.
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.
Now based in Basel, the Australian composer chats about her blossoming career and her role as the Australian World Orchestra's librarian.
Monteverdi's opera of lust and ambition gets a Mob makeover courtesy of Victorian Opera.
Could AI ever be as profound as Shakespeare? Leading academics and writers share their thoughts, hopes and fears regarding artificial intelligence.
Cameron Lam collects memories of home, travelling, and correspondence in the latest Australian Art Music playlist.
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.
The groundbreaking American artist, filmmaker and musician has been awarded Japan's highest musical honour.
The British masters of vocal music and Melbourne's high-flying youth choir present a polished, uplifting program.
Seized from its owner during the French Revolution, Mozart's notebook contains composition exercises and seven works for harp and flute.
Deft choices do justice to Brahms’ very “human” requiem. What more could one ask for?
Musica Viva Australia announces the 12 emerging ensembles set to compete in its National Finals in August.
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.
Our mid-winter edition celebrates orchestral milestones and boundary-breaking composers while pondering creativity in the algorithmic age.
Monteverdi's opera of lust and ambition gets a Mob makeover courtesy of Victorian Opera.
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.
FNQ-based First Nations writer and actor wins the biennial award supporting Australian playwrights aged between 18 and 40.
Suspended between cabaret intimacy and queer spectacle, House of Rot misses the opportunity to connect.
Could AI ever be as profound as Shakespeare? Leading academics and writers share their thoughts, hopes and fears regarding artificial intelligence.
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.
Late Sutherland comes with qualifications but Rogé is a winner all the way.
Hope-filled Schubert Lieder offer unalloyed pleasure.
Judicious potpourri paints arresting portrait of extraordinary composer.
A richly rewarding program of Chinese orchestral music by a modern master.
Russia’s underrated quartet cycle gets off to a flying start.
Dallas plants its flag with this new live recording of the Ring.
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Our specialist writers analyse this year’s offerings in theatres and concert halls.
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