Each month we take a look at the highlights coming up in online streaming as well as on ABC Classic and the independent radio stations ArtSound, Fine Music Sydney, 3MBS, 4MBS and 5MBS.

Simone Young conducting the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at its 2025 gala opening concert. Photo © Jay Patel

Simone Young conducts Mahler’s Third Symphony 

ABC Classic broadcasts the Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s magnificent opening concert for 2025. 

Most arts organisations launch their new season with a big statement, and they don’t come much bigger than one of Gustav Mahler’s all-encompassing symphonies.

Sydney Symphony Orchestra Chief Conductor Simone Young has waved her magic Mahler wand since...