The Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) has named violinist Harry Ward as the winner of the two-year program in Berlin.

A series of newly commissioned concertos written for members of the orchestra are amongst the highlights of the MSO’s first six months back on stage after the COVID-19 shutdowns.

The new-look Limelight magazine includes major features written by Elissa Blake, James Hazel, Jo Litson and Michael Quinn.

The first Australian-produced musical to premiere on Broadway is up for 14 awards including Best Musical, in a depleted field of nominations due to the coronavirus shut-down.

A new report led by award-winning music educator, Dr Anita Collins, confirms the benefits of music education but warns of the dangers of ignoring music in primary schools.

CEO Emma Dunch introduces the shorter than usual program, which features 19 in-demand Australian soloists and conductors, and 15 Australian world premieres from the 50 Fanfares project.

Recorder player Alicia Crossley and pianist Jayson Gillham are among the nominees for Best Classical Album, while keyboard virtuoso Erin Helyard’s name comes up twice.

The Grammy Award-winning Canadian lyric soprano, a regular visitor to Australia, has died from complications due to metastatic breast cancer at the age of 44.

We are delighted at the positive response to our new-look publication, and excited to reveal what you will find in the November issue, now at the printer.

The semi-finalists represent 21 different cultural backgrounds. The Top 6 will share prize money raised from a GoFundMe campaign with over $27,000 already donated.

The Morrison Government has thumbed its nose at Australia’s arts and creative industries, while its support package announced in June has yet to come to fruition for any arts organisation.

The opera and festival director will lead the Festival in 2021 and 2022, while the Australian Chamber Orchestra takes up residency in October this year.