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Classical Music, Orchestral
features

Surfing the Sound

American guitarist and composer Bryce Dessner is about to join the Sydney Symphony Orchestra for two programs of his work. He chats about his compositions.

August 24, 2026
Chamber, Classical Music, Opera, Orchestral
features

On Air & Online: Radio and streaming in September 2026

This month’s performance highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.

August 24, 2026
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Opera, Orchestral, Theatre, Vocal & Choral
features

On Stage: the events you need to see in September 2026

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

August 24, 2026
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
features

On the Record: September 2026

Piano postcards by Stephen Hough, orchestral works by Mahler and Sibelius, chamber music from home and abroad, and a makeover for the Eton Choirbook.

August 24, 2026
Chamber, Classical Music, Experimental, Instrumental, Opera, Orchestral
news

2026 Art Music Award winners announced

Alex Turley takes home his first Art Music Award; Paul Stanhope, Anne Cawrse, Nick Russoniello and ELISION's Daryl Buckley among those honoured.

August 19, 2026
Chamber, Classical Music, Orchestral
Live Review

Review: Vivaldi’s Legacy (Australian Brandenburg Orchestra)

A perfect pairing of Alana Valentine’s words and the music of Vivaldi and his peers marks Augusta McKay Lodge’s Australian debut.

August 13, 2026
Classical Music, Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: Sibelius: The 7 Symphonies (Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Jukka-Pekka Saraste)

Finnish maestro and orchestra impress deeply on home turf.

August 13, 2026
Chamber, Classical Music, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
features

Listen to the Australian Art Music playlist: August 2026 – New & Upcoming

Cameron Lam looks ahead to the latest and upcoming Classical, Jazz, and Sound Art releases across Australian in this month’s playlist.

August 11, 2026
Classical Music, Orchestral
news

Willoughby Symphony Orchestra announces 2027 season

Orff's Carmina Burana, Respighi's Pines of Rome and Beethoven's Fourth Piano Concerto are just three of WSO's big guns in 2027.

August 10, 2026
News, Orchestral
news

Youngest composer commissioned by Queensland Symphony Orchestra

Jon Platz has become the first high school student to be commissioned by the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

August 4, 2026
Classical Music, Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: Elgar, Dvořák: Cello Concertos (Alban Gerhardt, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Andrew Manze)

Fresh, authentic-sounding Elgar and Dvořák from Gerhardt.

August 3, 2026
Classical Music, Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: Mahler: Symphony No. 2 (San Francisco Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Esa-Pekka Salonen)

Salonen bids a fiery but poignant farewell to San Francisco.

July 28, 2026
Orchestral
Live Review

Review: The Music of Video Games (Queensland Symphony Orchestra)

QSO misses the high score in this celebration of video-game music.

July 26, 2026

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