The Composer-in-Residence at this year’s Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) explains how the theft of an 18th-century viola helped turn her into a composer.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

The latest arts appointments and departures.

Australian Baroque apply formidable technical prowess, knowledge and sensitivity to works by a composer at the height of his powers.

"The perfect ambassador" wins the Sydney International Piano Competition with performances that brought tears to the eyes of its Artistic Director.

At this level of musicianship, reports Phil Scott, comparisons may be odious, but they’re also fascinating.

Naomi Dodd will join the orchestra for a 12 month residency and write a new work to be premiered in October 2024.

Australian twang deepens in Berlin as Sydney violinist joins the Philharmoniker's prestigious training organisation.

Alamire flies high with another William Byrd song collection.

MSO Chief Conductor Jaime Martín’s second season in the job is a wide-ranging campaign for hearts, minds and inflation-weary wallets.

Virtuosity is a given, writes Phil Scott. Winners will be judged on their choices, personal presence and relationship with the orchestra.

The talented musician played with the London Philharmonic for 13 years before moving to Hobart and becoming a highly regarded teacher.