A round-up of our recent news reports.

Nigel Westlake discusses his new Trumpet Concerto, written for Brent Grapes and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, and reveals that the opening movement was composed in memory of Paul Goodchild.

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

The Artistic Director of Taikoz and Percussion Australia, Ian Cleworth, explains how Taikoz has a set of taiko drums custom-made by the venerated Asano family – who keep the secret to the Asano sound shrouded in mystery.

The Australian War Memorial's musical artist in residence Chris Latham writes about the POW Requiem, which premieres on 29 October and includes nine songs from the Changi Songbook.

This collaborative work for the 2021 Pythia Prize was developed partly during Wilcox's residency in France, and is inspired by the colour washes of pioneering artist Helen Frankenthaler.

As polling continues, composers Elena Kats-Chernin and Ella Macens reflect on being nominated for next month's Sydney Symphony Orchestra People’s Choice Concerts.

Anne Boyd's new opera about trailblazing ethnographer Olive Pink recently premiered in Mparntwe/Alice Springs. Myfany Turpin questions the choice of content, and questions the extent of engagement with the Warlpiri people.

His recording of Schubert's Ave Maria was used on the crime drama Hidden Assets. Now the Canberra-born rising star has released his first classical album, Primero. He's also recorded a version of Lady Gaga's Shallow.

Cat Hope talks about the electroacoustic music ensemble's first British tour in a landmark Australian cultural collaboration with the UK, and why electroacoustic music is in a constant state of flux.

The celebrated Canadian violinist goes deep on Beethoven’s unique and irreplaceable violin concerto, and why he looks forward to performing with Simone Young and the Sydney Symphony.

Cameron Lam explores the music of South Australia in this month's Australian Art Music playlist.