The much loved and respected maestro, who became SSO’s Conductor Laureate in 2019, has announced his retirement from public performances.

Alongside artists from every sector, the classical music community is uniting to stage fundraisers and offer other forms of relief to those affected by Australia’s catastrophic bushfires.

The esteemed Australian horn player, who had an important international career, has died at the age of 88.

Health-related projects come out on top, with a number of classical music individuals and organisations like the Four Winds Festival and Claire Edwardes also successful.

The British violinist will take up the role from 2021, succeeding Kathryn Stott.

Sydney Festival AD Wesley Enoch has expressed “great disappointment” at the cancellation of Opening Night starring Isabelle Adjani, but has announced a bushfire benefit.

Discover our readers' and critics' favourite artists of 2019, learn about Beethoven's final tempestuous year, and celebrate Musica Viva as it turns 75.

The critics have spoken: Yorta Yorta soprano and composer Deborah Cheetham is Limelight's Australian Artist of the Year.

The people have spoken: the late soprano has been named Limelight's International Artist of the Year.

The critics have spoken: pianist Víkingur Ólafsson is Limelight's International Artist of the Year.

Once again, we asked our reviewers and readers to vote for the Australian and International Artists of the Year. We are thrilled to announce our Critics’ and People’s Choice Awards.

The people have spoken: Alondra de la Parra is Limelight's Australian Artist of the Year.