A rural Pennsylvania school district creates the instruments for less than $75 and gives them out to students for free.

A Music and Ideas panel event in October will explore barriers faced by musicians with disability and strategies for creating more inclusive opportunities.

A trailblazer "who defied norms to create new paths", John Painter is being remembered for his musical insight, leadership and sense of humour.

The harpist and former Director of Programming at Melbourne Recital Centre will share his vision for the future of art music in Australia.

Quadrant critic derides Auslan interpreter as a “bizarre sight”, prompting backlash from arts leaders.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Addams Family and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying among the shows to get a Hayes makeover.

Next year's 13 titles include three world premieres, two Pulitzer Prize winners and Miranda Otto's first STC appearance in 14 years.

Wägilak songman Daniel Wilfred and his community will use the car to undertake vital cultural duties across the Northern Territory.

Given to a friend when Einstein fled Nazi Germany for America, the instrument is predicted to fetch more than $400,000.

Season highlights include a new collaboration with Bangarra Dance Theatre and the Australian premiere of Justin Peck’s Copland Dance Episodes.

Heir to a distinguished intellectual and artistic lineage, Dohnányi took skills honed in post-war Germany and applied them in America to international acclaim.

Belvoir Downstairs to be the home away from home for Griffin's year of "up close and personal" theatre experiences.