Discover our readers' and critics' favourite artists of 2019, learn about Beethoven's final tempestuous year, and celebrate Musica Viva as it turns 75.

We finish our round up of the shows that excited us most in 2019 with a look at dance.

“What more can these f*ckers do to us?” The industry responds as the Department of Communications and the Arts is swallowed by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications.

The standout CDs of 2019 plus music for your Christmas stockings, Bran Nue Dae at 30, David Williamson's final curtain call, and we interview Richard Mills.

Jill Ogai is the Rising Star at this year's Telstra Ballet Dancer Awards, while Marcus Morelli has taken home the People’s Choice Award.

Meredith Daneman reports from the recital at which the retired Australian ballerina received the inaugural Queensland Agent-General Award.

An expression of tradition using modern means, makes for an exhilarating night.

Septime Webre's exquisitely staged ballet is absolutely enchanting.

San Francisco Ballet’s HR Director Darin Conley-Buchsieb explains how changing arts culture can lead to larger audiences – and more authentic art.

Dimity Azoury and Benedicte Bemet have been promoted into the company’s highest ranks.

A scintillating cross-cultural fusion to be supported and savoured.

Grants have been awarded to 24 musicians and ballet dancers from Australia and New Zealand to support their study in the UK.