The conductor and founder of Queensland Youth Orchestras mentored generations of Australian musicians.

Australia's last remaining classical music retailer will close its doors forever on December 21.

Baritone Thomas Hampson returns to the venue’s concert series, alongside Nicola Benedetti, Ingrid Fliter and James Ehnes – who celebrates Beethoven’s birthday with a violin sonata cycle.

Among the recipients are clarinettist Magdalenna Krstevska, euphonium player James Blackford, and soprano Yvette Keong.

Indigenous voices will feature prominently in next year’s festival, which will include 10 world premieres and a performance of Haydn’s Creation in tribute to Richard Gill.

Opening with a week dedicated to First Nations performances, Iain Grandage’s first program as Artistic Director spans a Noongar language adaptation of Macbeth to Cloudstreet, Philip Glass with puppets, and Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel in the park.

Young singers will have the opportunity to further their careers both in Australia and overseas through the newly created scholarships.

Isabelle Adjani in a stage adaptation of Cassavetes' Opening Night, acclaimed choir Tenebrae, and a tribute to Reg Livermore's Betty Blokk-Buster feature.

An operatic adaptation of Lars von Trier’s Breaking the Waves, a trio of choreographic responses to Beethoven’s Grosse Fuge, and choral settings of all 150 psalms are amongst the highlights.

As his contract is renewed until the end of 2023, Terracini discusses his 10 years at OA, the introduction of musicals and digital productions, and getting married.

Limelight’s critics have whittled down this year’s best new releases to choose 25 outstanding recordings.

Teddy Tahu Rhodes on his lucky break, three departing maestri reflect on their work in Australia, and your essential guide to the arts in 2020.