The future is bright for orchestras, argues Samuel Cairnduff – but first they must align artistic values with organisational practices and evolving social responsibilities.

Classy accounts reveal rarities deserving a more permanent place in the repertoire.

Olli Leppäniemi, Lerida Delbridge and Robert Smith have all earned permanent positions within the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

This month, Cameron Lam’s first Australian Art Music playlist on Bandcamp showcases 13 pieces, new and old, from across local Classical, Jazz, and Sound Art.

Luisi and the Danes revel in the detail of Scriabin’s vision.

What do our orchestras and choirs have on offer in the year ahead?

Musicians seem to adore Jaime Martín, as do audiences. We talk to the irrepressible Chief Conductor of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

This month features a new deal for Vasily Petrenko, blockbusters from John Wilson and Fabio Luisi, Víkingur Ólafsson’s latest piano odyssey and beguiling songs by Rebecca Clarke.

Tristan Coelho introduces his new composition, written for his wife, harpist Emily Granger, and the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

Petrenko’s dynamism gets new partnership off to a flying start

Wong delivers a finely wrought Mahler Second.

This month, Cameron Lam’s last Australian Art Music playlist on Spotify recaps 2025 releases before moving to Bandcamp in 2026.