Jonathan Jones’ new work explores the shared history behind a familiar symbol.

The sought-after Finnish conductor discusses Stravinsky's "earth-shattering" Rite of Spring, and the SSO's new Symphony Hour concerts.

Ireland’s Teaċ Daṁsa responds to natural forces, Celtic music and the classical canon.

Ahead of upcoming performances with her father, Japanese composer and conductor Joe Hisaishi, the singer tells us about her big break as a four-year-old singing on the soundtrack to the iconic Studio Ghibli film Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.

The painter, designer and director who ran his company Theatre of Image for 30 years, discusses growing up with musicals, falling in love with opera, and working with composers on visual theatre.

Krzysztof Pastor discusses his work In Light and Shadow currently being performed in Ballet at the Quarry in Perth, and his popular ballet Dracula.

The US composer/conductor explains how he came to fuse Bach, Beethoven, cowboy songs, gospel and blues in his oratorio about the murder of gay student Matthew Shepard, being staged as part of Mardi Gras.

Artistic Director Chris Howlett explains how the six-concert 3MBS Beethoven Marathon will show the softer side of the famously irascible composer.

Australian composer and artist Julian Day discusses his showcase for the Adelaide Biennial, an immersive work informed by the Barossa Valley’s Lutheran church organs.

The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra’s new Chief Conductor tells Angus McPherson about growing up in Bergen, swapping the concertmaster’s chair for the podium, and his connection with the music of Brahms.

Sometimes quiet has a louder impact, says James Tawadros, who has carved a unique career path playing the req, or Egyptian tambourine, a percussion instrument that requires both sensitivity and sensibility.

The Australian String Quartet's Project Ludwig will see the audience call the shots.