Our mid-winter edition celebrates orchestral milestones and boundary-breaking composers while pondering creativity in the algorithmic age.

A new chamber opera, a piece for voices and bass koto and a culturally-informed sound installation among the works supported.

The sense of freedom and enthusiasm projected by seven very fine instrumentalists proves infectious.

The Australian rising star takes home a $40,000 NZD cash prize, a record deal and a New Zealand tour engagement.

ASO Tutti Trombone hailed as "a phenomenal trombonist" and "dedicated advocate for the Orchestra".

Ivan Karizna’s magisterial performance of Shostakovich’s first cello concerto contrasts with an enchanting new work by Jakub Jankowski.

Nelsons and his forces shine light into every corner in a Mendelssohn mega-release.

Bass-baritone Freddy Shaw called an ambulance and administered CPR to a man who had collapsed on the street in the NSW suburb of Mona Vale.

With composer-conductor Aaron Wyatt at the helm, the MSO presents an engaging program of works by First Nations composers.

This year's concert came complete with a star soloist in the form of Jenna Smith, a satisfying musical arc – and a touch of déjà vu.

From submerged meditations to turbulent storms, The Oracle is contemporary music at its most evocative.

An impressively enigmatic recital from a very individual pianist.