The composer, conductor and founder of Gondwana Choirs has been named as the 2021 recipient of the award presented by the University of Melbourne and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

After nine years, the violist explains why he's transitioning to an educational and engagement role.

The two awards will be presented at the Sydney Opera House on 6 April on the opening night of The Australian Ballet's New York Dialects.

The opera company has introduced rapid antigen testing in order to reduce the risk of transmission of the virus between performers and staff.

Opening events due to take place this Friday are being rescheduled because of the five-day COVID-19 lockdown in WA.

The intimate concert series, which is being presented in Australia at the Adelaide Festival and around the country, has received the Health:Angel award in the social engagement category.

The much-loved Brisbane musician, music therapist, teacher and composer has died at the age of 67.

“Home-grown conductors – Australia needs ‘em!” Christopher Lawrence tells us about the inaugural program, which is one of four new fellowships offered by Create NSW.

Lindy Hume, Chrissie Parrott, Lorrae Desmond and David Helfgott are among the Australians recognised, while some refuse or return their awards.

The program under new Creative Director Lindy Hume includes local Yuin artists, cellist Timo-Veikko Valve, the SSO 2020 Fellows, Sydney Dance Company, and Compassion by Nigel Westlake and Lior.

What are the ‘Sacred Cows’ of classical music and the arts that you’d like to see taken down a peg – or thrown out completely?

The elegant Sydney hotel is offering a new series of intimate recitals by leading musicians and performers, combined with high tea or a degustation dinner.