The Song Company establishes a new Christmas tradition with an engaging performance of carols – some new, some old, but all beautifully performed.

Our specialist writers analyse the arts on offer across the year.

With two Recordings of the Month, a trio of American rediscoveries, operatic delights galore and the latest from the Kanneh-Masons, it’s a red-letter month on disc.

What have our orchestras and choirs programmed this year?

173 projects have received funding in the Australia Council's latest round of grants, including Adelaide Festival, Australian Digital Concert Hall, Katie Noonan's AVÉ and Noongar artist Gina Williams.

Clive Paget selects a dozen new Christmas albums to make the yuletide gay.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as The King’s Singers are back live.

Compelling performances from Messiaen master, Kent Nagano.

The MSO Chorus returns, bringing joy to the end of a diabolical year.

A major new choral work by Richard Mills, on the themes of the birth of Jesus and our contemporary troubles, is magnificently performed.

The annual festive fixture includes a world premiere, several carols and some delightful inclusions, but some distractions too.

Purcell’s royal odes given elegance, polish and wit from The King’s Consort.