Paul Castles and Fiona Hill will develop new works as the latest recipients of residencies offered by the Australia Council in partnership with the UKARIA Culture Centre.

The mysterious world of Busoni lovingly revealed.

Love Songs come as balm for a COVID-ravaged world 

The bassoon on display throughout the 20th century.

Julian Day reports from The Listening Academy, a symposium in Berlin where participants explored how listening can be a powerful social tool.

Programmed by Artistic Director Annette Shun Wah, OzAsia Festival 2021 features 300 artists including musicians Belle Chen and Mindy Meng Wang, writer Benjamin Law, and dancer Raghav Handa.

Dean Stevenson is writing a new piece of music every day during his 4PM project at MONA, starting from scratch each day.

Acclaimed violist and composer Matthew Laing joins the Partridge String Quartet in Musica Viva's artist development program.

Many people are intimidated by new music because of a lifetime of sonic conditioning – a challenge Ensemble Offspring takes in its stride

The Principal Double Bass at Queensland Symphony Orchestra started playing the instrument after an arm wrestle at primary school, though she really wanted to play the harp. She now feels strongest and happiest with a double bass in her hands.

Early music wins the laurels this month, from Jordi Savall’s medieval fiddle to David Skinner’s William Byrd and a trifecta of Handelian delights.

This concert was a fabulous survey of the classical guitar in ensemble, with superb, effortless playing by Karin Schaupp.