The Australian rising star takes home a $40,000 NZD cash prize, a record deal and a New Zealand tour engagement.

Sydney-born, Berlin-based violinist Beatrice Colombis competes for a first prize that includes $40,000 NZ and a recording deal.

Australian players feature strongly in the prestigious event's 25th-anniversary edition, to be held in Queenstown and Auckland.

Four programs of lively contemporary and classical works (including a Lachlan Skipworth world premiere) in store for 2025.

Fabian Russell's Orchestra Project continues to provide young musicians with rare opportunities to play the mightiest of classical masterworks, writes Miranda Ilchef.

Following masterclasses at an intensive five-day music camp, the students of the Western Sydney Philharmonic presented their first orchestral concert, performing alongside their professional teachers.

Shamray’s recital – featuring works by Debussy, Rachmanninov, Ravel and Scriabin – was a thrilling and profound experience of programming and performance.