New South Wales pianist takes top prize in Shepparton competition, with Alyssa Chalmers winning second prize and the audience vote.

A new work by Miriama Young takes flight, Andrea Lam delights and Mendelssohn’s fourth sparkles.

The chamber music series' 20th anniversary program celebrates musical breadth and diversity, from American composer Caroline Shaw to kora virtuoso Ballaké Sissoko.

Written for Melbourne Chamber Orchestra's violinist Sophie Rowell, Young’s new work finds hope amid environmental uncertainty.

A year of Beethoven, Mahler and Strauss and the premiere of a new Ross Edwards symphony among the highlights of Simone Young's sixth season leading the SSO.

Andrea Lam, Joseph Tawadros and William Barton are among this year's independent artists being celebrated for new releases.

Built around a brilliant staging of Stravinsky’s ‘Soldier’s Tale’, this curatorial masterclass explores the art of innovation itself.

This month’s performance highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.

Four Winds offers a rich assortment of classical and contemporary programs, an Easter Weekend program and various exciting collaborative works.

Andrea Lam, Siobhan Stagg and accordion master James Crabb among the headliners in Hunters Hill Music's 2026 edition.

This month, Cameron Lam’s last Australian Art Music playlist on Spotify recaps 2025 releases before moving to Bandcamp in 2026.

Who are the Australian and international artists who most thrilled and entertained you this year? Check out the shortlists here.