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Shostakovich responded to the political world around him in his compositions. We look at why his music remains as vital and relevant as ever.

Big issues, huge voices, major talents ... September's Limelight casts a wide net over the Australian music and performing arts scene and hauls in a bumper catch.

Big issues, huge voices, major talents ... September's Limelight casts a wide net over the Australian music and performing arts scene and hauls in a bumper catch.

A relaxing breath of fresh air for music fans in the teeming Emerald City.

Let the actors act, let the orchestras orch – QSO meets John Bell on an uneven playing field.

Grief explored in all its colours on this Anzac Day concert featuring QSO Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici on cello.

Umberto Clerici takes on a rich cello odyssey with a pronounced Italian accent.

QSO and Brisbane’s ingenious Circa reached stratospheric heights in a world first circus interpretation of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring. 

Omega celebrates its milestone with a host of world premiere works, internationally regarded collaborators and a refreshed "vision for the future".

With the Perth Concert Hall closed for renovations, WASO disperses its music music around the city.

The latest arts appointments and departures.