Sarah Penicka-Smith will take part in the Hart Institute for Women Conductors, becoming the fourth Australian selected since the residency began four years ago.

Carl Vine tells us about a “very daring” year of new artists and new works, as well as the long awaited return of some old friends.

The Magic Flute from Berlin’s Komische Oper in which singers interact with stunning animations is coming to the 2019 Perth and Adelaide Festivals.

An authority on Australian music, Holmes will receive an award for distinguished service at this month's ceremony.

The firebrand music educator and conductor looks back at his achievements, and what’s still to be done, following his award from Creative Partnerships Australia.

Alexandra Flood and Alex Raineri will be flying the flag in Stuttgart this September.

Three world premieres, a musical, radio murder mysteries, a stage adaptation of the film Baby Doll, and the return of Diplomacy are all on the bill.

The Daily Telegraph has applied to amend its defence in light of the statement, which Rush’s barrister described as “too little, too late”.

Erin Helyard gives us masterworks from Monteverdi and Vivaldi, as well as two recitals with an Australian premiere to whet the appetite.

The soprano has withdrawn from the orchestra’s hotly anticipated presentation of Tristan, which was to have featured Stuart Skelton and Westbroek in the title roles.

MSO has secured a distribution deal involving international broadcasting of concerts over the next decade.

Moffatt Oxenbould’s much-loved production of Puccini’s opera will return to the stage for OA’s first multi-city international tour in October.