The latest arts appointments and departures.

This month we feature a treasure trove of discoveries, from unknown Lieder and operatic rarities to the birth of the nocturne and another wonderful unearthed female composer.

Bach’s majesty sprinkled with some Mendelssohn magic - this historic Passion had it all.

We all have healing to do, says Indigenous composer and songwriter Nancy Bates — and music gives us the means and the method.

Hasselhorn cements his place in the new guard with Schubert 2000 project.

From the first note, countertenor Reginald Mobley has the audience spellbound, immersed in a sound world of the clearest crystal.

An outstanding reading of Fauré’s lucent masterpiece. The Sydney Chamber Choir has never sounded better.

Expertly performed by Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, a concert of stirring music to gladden the heart.

Announcement “just the beginning of what we hope to achieve in our mission to ensure Australian voices are heard at the highest level."

The Tasmanian festival celebrates 20 years with its "biggest program yet" and a star-studded array of Australian and international acts.

More Schubert to die for from Matthias Goerne and Daniil Trifonov’s once-in-a-generation partnership.

Northern lights illuminate a little-known corner of the musical firmament.