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Classical Music, Orchestral
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Is the tide turning in Australian orchestral programming?

In 2025, Australian orchestras performed female composers more than Bach, Beethoven and Mozart combined. Hannah Lee Tungate walks us through the stats.

March 10, 2026
Classical Music, Opera, Theatre
news

Introducing the April 2026 issue of Limelight

From Mahler’s audacious First Symphony to site-specific bells and Sting's working class roots, April’s issue explores music, place and identity.

March 10, 2026
Chamber, Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Mozart’s Spring (Australian Haydn Ensemble)

Australian Haydn Ensemble frames some picture-perfect quartets as old Colonials watch on.

March 10, 2026
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
Live Review

Review: Gloria! (Sydney Philharmonia Choirs)

SPC's 2026 gets off to a steamy, Glorious three-pronged start.

March 10, 2026
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Simone Young Conducts Britten & Vaughan Williams (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)

Two English 20th-century masterpieces in dynamic performances.

March 9, 2026
Chamber, Classical Music
CD and Other Review

Review: Multitudes (Katie Yap)

Avian-inspired collaborations from Australian violist toys with juxtapositions.

March 9, 2026
Chamber, Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Swivel and Swerve (Ensemble Lumen)

An exhilarating ride through a variety of musical idioms culminating in Ravel’s wondrous Piano Trio in A minor.

March 7, 2026
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto (West Australian Symphony Orchestra)

Ahead of appearances across Australia, Sergej Krylov blazes in his WASO debut.

March 6, 2026
Classical Music
news

Musica Viva Australia walks away from Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition

The competition will be handed off in the wake of Creative Victoria's decision not to renew Musica Viva Australia's funding.

March 6, 2026
Classical Music
features

Anna Lapwood: Finding the human voice of a mighty machine

British organist Anna Lapwood prepares to unearth the unique personalities of two of Australia's grandest instruments.

March 6, 2026
Classical Music, Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: Kalevi Aho: Symphony No. 17 (Lahti Symphony Orchestra, Erkki Lasonpalo)

Brace yourself for a colourful Finnish voyage of discovery.

March 6, 2026
Chamber, Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Hush (Southern Cross Soloists)

An intimate experimental program, tucking the audience under a doona of restful music to soothe the soul.

March 4, 2026
Chamber, Classical Music, Festivals
news

Blackheath Chamber Music Festival announces 2026 program

Acclaimed Australian artists, fine music and a world premiere program head to Sydney's Blue Mountains across Anzac Day weekend.

March 4, 2026

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