Artistic collaboration and music as a force for change were the themes of Australian art music’s night of nights.

The 19th century’s most romantic of Romantics was never short of an alter ego to embody his complex musical ideas. Ahead of performances of his ever-popular Piano Concerto, Clive Paget talks to Asher Fisch and asks will the real Robert Schumann please stand up?

While the list of finalists this year included several newcomers, the night largely belonged to established voices and previous award winners.

ARCO's smaller forces showcase the sounds of 19th-century chamber music.

Lorelei gets a second life, Opera Australia's digital Aida comes to town, and Simon O'Neill stars in Tristan und Isolde.

Elgar's "other" concerto receives a stunning performance.

Violinist James Armstrong (19) will spend three weeks in Vienna and Salzburg in January working with the top orchestras and chamber groups.

Fiery Latin fretwork in de la Parra’s brilliant gala performance.

The Bulgarian soprano has joined those rallying to the tenor’s defence following allegations of sexual harassment, while some opera houses have cancelled performances and others are watching the situation closely.

In his new concerto for Amy Dickson, Matthew Hindson harnesses the incredible flexibility of the soprano saxophone.

Composer Lachlan Skipworth tells us about collaborating with Numbulwar musician Don Nunggarrgalu on a new work commissioned for the orchestra's 30th birthday.

Stanton Welch’s new version of Sylvia puts a welcome spotlight on composer Léo Delibes. As The Australian Ballet prepares to perform it for the first time, we explore the history of the work and its score.