The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s Assistant Conductor starts in the role this month, working on the WNO’s new production of Carmen.

As Alondra de la Parra's contract comes to an end, the orchestra's 2020 season will focus on fresh voices, with a number of young artists making their debuts with the orchestra.

Artistic collaboration and music as a force for change were the themes of Australian art music’s night of nights.

She replaces Rebel Wilson, who pulled out of the production due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict".

David McAllister has won the Arts Leadership award for his work at The Australian Ballet – but maintains it's an acknowledgement of the entire organisation.

While the list of finalists this year included several newcomers, the night largely belonged to established voices and previous award winners.

Lorelei gets a second life, Opera Australia's digital Aida comes to town, and Simon O'Neill stars in Tristan und Isolde.

The organisation’s philanthropic branch has funded a raft of projects enriching Australia’s publishing and visual arts sectors.

Violinist James Armstrong (19) will spend three weeks in Vienna and Salzburg in January working with the top orchestras and chamber groups.

Sam Strong's final QT season includes four world premieres, among them Boy Swallows Universe, and two classics transplanted to Queensland.

The Bulgarian soprano has joined those rallying to the tenor’s defence following allegations of sexual harassment, while some opera houses have cancelled performances and others are watching the situation closely.

While 83 percent support funding for orchestras, 80 percent admit they haven't attended a live classical concert in the past year.