With an Australian premiere by Legrenzi and a masterpiece by Handel, the company continues its tradition of breathing new life into unknown or rarely performed works.

New Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici reveals his first season, which is full of exciting connections and narrative themes, and includes the start of a Mahler cycle – with a twist.

Surveying 111 orchestras across 31 countries, including Australia, the report found that only 7.7 percent of works programmed in 2021–2022 were by women composers.

Paul Dyer discusses the six concerts featuring Leila Schayegh, Elinor Frey, Théotime Langlois de Swarte and the Whirling Dervishes from Konya, as well as a happening with graffiti artists away from the mainstage.

The young baritone takes home the $30,000 Marianne Mathy Scholarship, an opportunity to audition for the Lyric Opera in Chicago, and the inaugural Nicole Car Prize.

Co-directors Chris Howlett and Howard Penny imbue Victoria's old gold town with the vigour of chamber works both beloved and rediscovered.

The creator of Cirque du Soleil’s first Las Vegas shows suffered a heart attack on Friday, leaving behind a legacy that continues to change the way we perceive the world around us.

Five emerging guitarists with impressive credits have been selected to compete in a final performance at the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues this October.

Following controversy and calls for a boycott in January, the Sydney Festival has released the findings of an independent review into partnerships and sponsorship.

With a strong representation by Australian and women composers, SSO Chief Conductor Simone Young has put together a rich and eclectic musical shortlist for the public to choose from.

The Sydney Opera House has announced the first lineup of events in its year-long anniversary program, with outdoor concerts (some of them free) and a classical festival among the broad mix.

The Festival celebrates Australia's emerging and eminent female-led jazz with an exciting new program and some heavyweight headliners.