Nicholas Carter couldn’t be happier with the way the ASO has nurtured and developed his career. But as he tells Jo Litson, with a new position in Austria, and other exciting international offers in his calendar, it’s time to put down the baton as Adelaide’s Principal Conductor.

Australian pianist Jayson Gillham gives a mesmerising performance, with Nicholas Carter and the ASO providing perfect support.

Growing up with Pinchas Zukerman’s famous tone ringing in his ears, it didn’t take much to persuade Israeli composer Avner Dorman to compose a double concerto to celebrate the violinist’s significant year.

Featuring an excellent cast, Stuart Maunder's Vixen is a highly imaginative romp.

A concert which will be talked about for some time.

The German clarinettist tells us about the instruments that lay under and on top of the piano, career choices and the challenges and pleasures to be found in Mozart, Weber and working with Yuja Wang.

A back-to-basics Carmen successfully staged outdoors.

The Grigoryan brothers get comfortable with JS Bach.

Natsuko Yoshimoto is the newest custodian of the 18th-century violin, which she took for a spin in the orchestra's Season Opening Gala on the weekend.

A refined sound from the orchestra, with stellar soloists and deft work from the Adelaide Chamber Singers.

Despite notable ups and downs, Ian Whitney’s annual report into the number of Australian works performed by the major orchestras sees little improvement year on year.

Four years after filling in last-minute for Jaap van Zweden, the American conductor tells us about an early career that’s seen her gravitate from playing under Bernard Haitink to taking over his dressing room.