The soprano plays Melba in a new musical, while David Campbell and Toby Francis also star in Hayes shows.

Despite a trio of nominations, including the Opera Australia Chorus, the predominantly European jury chose their own.

The arts sector is up in arms over management proposals to decimate arts coverage at SMH and The Age.

The new instrument, valued at $1.4 million, is an Amati and was played by the cellist Amaryllis Fleming.

The University of Tasmania’s Conservatorium cites a new focus behind the decision to axe the summer school.

The winner will get to appear in a production at one of the opera houses represented by those on the jury.

The venue's CEO has applauded the Andrews Government’s $40 million investment for infrastructure upgrades.

New Managing Director Sophie Galaise is credited with returning the orchestra to surplus, despite the challenging times.

The Australian vocalist’s album Prayer for Nil brings together four new works premiered in 2014.

Blanchett's performance in STC's The Present and Minchin's musical Groundhog Day are among the Tony Award nominees.

Richard Tognetti's new odyssey leads a line up including Brett Dean's Hamlet, Orwell's 1984, Messiaen's Turangalîla and more.

Ju Hyeon Han is the first blind singer to play a lead role in an American conservatory or university opera production.