Jonathan Lo will succeed Nicolette Fraillon, who has held the position for almost 20 years. The Australian Ballet has also announced a new Executive Director.

Six leading Australian composers have been named as finalists for this year's Paul Lowin Orchestral and Song Cycle Prizes.

Returning giants, like Garrick Ohlsson, rub shoulders with fresh young talent and artists like Cédric Tiberghien and Jean-Guihen Queyras.

The Great Synagogue will host a stellar lineup including the Australian Guitar Quartet, Umberto Clerici, Stefanie Farrands, Alexander Gavrylyuk, Andrew Haveron, James Morrison and Gumaroy Newman.

Olivia Davies and Jae Laffer have been awarded the year-long residencies by the Peggy Glanville-Hicks Composers' House Trust.

The five emerging conductors will be awarded a $30,000 stipend each and opportunities at the podium in front of Australia's six state orchestras across the two-year program.

The decorated maestro has cited a neurological condition and the need to focus on his physical well-being as the reasons for withdrawing from conducting duties for the time being.

On 8 October, the arts precinct in Sydney will open its doors to one and all, with over 40 free events, including activities hosted by the eight resident companies.

Artistic Director Kip Williams shares his insights into a season that is dominated by Australian work, with six world premieres and four commissions.

Lyndon Terracini has decided to leave his role as Artistic Director of OA at the end of October, rather than the end of 2023, to make way for his successor and focus on his own future.

Mindy Meng Wang is one of nine artists to be awarded the prestigious two-year fellowship to help develop their creative practice.

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.