The Melbourne-based writer Patricia Cornelius, who recently turned 70, discusses her much-admired career and how 2023 is going to be a good year.

Why does Rachmaninov remain so popular with audiences? Pianist Stephen Hough discusses the composer-pianist’s turbulent career.

Fourteen of the world’s best young chamber ensembles will battle it out at this year’s Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition.

Deborah Cheetham Fraillon plans to restore the arts to their pride of place, and to give young artists a much-needed confidence boost.

Andrée Greenwell discusses her new chamber opera, Three Marys, written with librettist Christine Evans.

The Australian singer-songwriter’s 30th album, My Life is a Symphony, released this month, is a personal look at her four-decade career.

In his new book, Roger Neill traces the extraordinary history of St Kilda's Simonsen family and gives us a taste of their fascinating life.

Elliott Gyger explains why each movement of his new viola solo Solitaire follows a strict set of rules.

Movie critics loved Tár and The Banshees of Inisherin, but Guy Noble begs to differ, and offers his own suggestions for the awards they should have won.

The latest arts appointments and departures.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

Is it time to ditch star ratings? Shamistha de Soysa would be happy to see them go.