Mythology, sexuality and even gravity are up for re-examination in Holding Achilles, a production which has taken its makers in new and demanding directions.

The French conductor explains his love affair with a composer whos work demands care, attention and endurance.

Mary Finsterer takes us on a journey through time and space in her new opera Antarctica.

In TÁR, Cate Blanchett plays a formidable conductor at the pinnacle of her profession. She tells us how she worked intensively to prepare herself for the role.

Fresh sounds, big events, little gems, cross-genre collaborations, world premieres; it’s a new world for arts organisations, so what do they have in store this year?

What do our small to medium ensemble have on offer in the year ahead?

What do our theatre companies have on offer in the year ahead?

What do our opera and dance companies have on offer in the year ahead?

What do our orchestras and choirs have on offer in the year ahead?

What do the festivals have on offer in the year ahead?

From purchasing a few bars of music to making a multi-million-dollar donation, we explore the different ways that philanthropy can help transform our cultural life.

Adriana Lecouvreur remains a great testament to the sacrifices artists make for their love of the theatre. We delve into its upcoming season at the Sydney Opera House.