The latest arts appointments and departures.

A brand new work, a returning favourite and a string of collaborations - the Brandenburg aims to dazzle in its 35th anniversary year.

Beethoven Five, Mahler Nine, Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring and Stephen Hough are some of QSO’s 2025 players as the orchestra explores spirituality in all of its colours.

Cameron Lam brings a plethora of new Classical, Jazz and Sound Art releases in this month’s Australian Art Music playlist.

The British conductor is back with a new orchestra and choir, which will perform an identical program to the group he stepped away from last year.

Trawling the Bruckner Archives unearths undiscovered treasures.

The number of Australians with their sights set on an international conducting career hasn’t changed, but their success rate is down. Why?

Over a 30-year career, Andreas Scholl’s voice has retained its remarkable beauty. He talks to us about his instrument and the road to fame.

Tan Dun talks about his choral concerto Nine and violin concerto Hero, which he is to conduct for Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

In 2025, Mark Wigglesworth becomes Chief Conductor of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. He talks about his approach to conducting, and his passion for cricket.

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

The latest arts appointments and departures.