The orchestra was in fine fettle for this anniversary concert, while legendary pianist Roger Woodward was on top of every bar in Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No 3.
This always interesting arrangement draws the ear to melodic and harmonic elements that sometimes get lost, and elegantly reinforces the work’s well-crafted moments of grandiloquence.
The Swiss produce a superb 75th birthday celebration of an American great.
Sydney’s classical music scene gets a breath of fresh air thanks to a new orchestra, a new composer, and a conductor with an exhilaratingly fresh take on the repertoire.
New research finds a 27% gender pay gap in the arts, almost double the current national average, while women artists from non-English speaking backgrounds are further disadvantaged.
DSO and Vocalective deliver a rendition of music of the spheres par excellence, pairing Holst's perennial favourite with Rutter’s Gloria and Vaughan Williams’ Serenade to Music.
Conductor Laureate Sir Andrew Davis proved a saviour at times as the MSO played with its talented Young Artist in Association, 14-year-old Christian Li, while Brahms' Symphony No 4 received an impressive performance.
Asher Fisch and his forces awake this behemoth with sensitivity and abandonment, portraying the epic life-and-death struggle as conflict, but also as progress and reconciliation.
Mezzo-soprano Fiona Campbell will take over the role from the orchestra's founder Bourby Webster in January, having recently worked as WA State Manager for Musica Viva Australia.
Craig Whitehead, who has been working as interim CEO at SSO, will now step into the role permanently.
Swedes prove equal to Sibelius in hands of dynamic Finn.
The jovial British conductor reveals a very personal relationship with Handel's masterpiece, as he prepares to conduct his arrangement with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
William Barton wins two awards from three nominations, Joseph Tawadros wins for the third year in a row, while Carl Vine and the Australian Chamber Orchestra also emerge victorious.
