Mesmerising stagecraft, sublime lighting and stunning orchestrations represent a towering technical achievement despite an overladen script.

A life and music-changing encounter with an electrifying force of nature inspires a new work from cellist-composer Zoë Barry.

Honouring established musicians such as Liza Lim, Paul Dean and Mindy Meng Wang, this year’s Awards also celebrate an exciting number of first-time nominees.

Both intriguing and alienating, this experimental performance interrogates the self in the digital age.

Eleven composers have received $5,000 grants towards the commission of proposed works.

Health-related projects come out on top, with a number of classical music individuals and organisations like the Four Winds Festival and Claire Edwardes also successful.

Many first-time finalists, emerging composers and past winners are in the mix this year.

Melbourne’s intrepid contemporary opera group releases two CDs in a bold recording venture. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in