September 2026

Features

Ahead of his Sibelius cycle with the ASO, Mark Wigglesworth talks about the composer’s radical reinvention of the symphony.

by Jansson J. Antmann

It’s 400 years since the death of John Dowland, the English composer, lutenist, singer (and spy). We trace his career with Iestyn Davies.

by Clive Paget

Victorian Opera takes us inside its new adaptation of Helen Garner’s award-winning novel The Spare Room.

by Caitlin Vincent

In May, Harry Connick Jr. premiered a symphony at Carnegie Hall with Orchestra Victoria. He tells us why it was his most significant performance.

by Jo Litson

Twenty-five years after founding her innovative contemporary dance company, Lucy Guerin is ready to embrace the next chapter in her career.

by Jane Albert

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Soundings

Interview

Going solo in 2024, Joshua Batty talks about how he is expanding the flute repertoire.

by Jansson J. Antmann

On the Record​

Piano postcards by Stephen Hough, orchestral works by Mahler and Sibelius, chamber music from home and abroad, and a makeover for the Eton Choirbook.

by Clive Paget

Cutting Edge

Ensemble Offspring celebrates the 90th birthday of revered Minimalist composer Steve Reich with a special concert.

by Liam Heitmann-Ryce-LeMercier

Classical Music

American guitarist and composer Bryce Dessner is about to join the Sydney Symphony Orchestra for two programs of his work. He discusses his compositions.

by Maddy Briggs

Theatre

Helen Thomson chats as she prepares to star in the hit comedy The Unfriend for Sydney Theatre Company.

by Elissa Blake

Books

★★★★ Grounding the Broadway legend in historical context, this biography balances skill and scandal.

by Jansson J. Antmann

Film

★★★★★ This powerful post #MeToo documentary reveals how defamation laws have been weaponised to silence survivors.

by Diana Simmonds

In the Limelight

A round-up of our recent news reports.

The latest arts appointments and departures.

The buzz around live performance.

Radio and streaming concert highlights.

Coda

Guy Noble's Soapbox

As part of a recent cultural delegation to Zhejiang province, Guy Noble was impressed by what he saw, particularly at the Conservatory of Music.

Playing Up

Avra Banerjee recently took home the WAM (West Australian Music) Song of the Year Award in the Global Act category. He tells us why his sarod is like a member of family.

World Premiere

The Farm’s Co-Artistic Director Gavin Webber introduces its new production, which addresses mortality and premieres at Brisbane Festival.

5 Questions For

The Dutch cellist discusses the ambitious recital program he and Australian pianist Piers Lane are performing at Melbourne Recital Centre.

My Music

From the Spice Girls and K-pop to Chopin and Billie Holiday, Australia’s 2016 Eurovision representative returns to her roots on her latest album.

Playlists

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