Features this month explore the redevelopment of Adelaide's Her Majesty's Theatre, Margaret Sutherland's Violin Concerto, Andrew Ford's Red Dirt Hymns project, and the musical Hamilton.

Principal Oboe with Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Diana Doherty isn’t sure if she is in love with her instrument, but she can’t imagine life without it.

Paul Kildea’s first season as Artistic Director will feature several programs rescued from 2020, plenty of Australian artists, as well as a staged presentation of his book Chopin’s Piano.

This week Deborah Jones recommends a group of works from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Cuatro from SDC and SSO, and La Sylphide from Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre.

Sydney Symphony and Sydney Dance Company have collaborated on a new online series. Oboist Diana Doherty and dancer Charmene Yap discuss working on the project.

“I wanted to cram as much in as possible,” says Artistic Director Kathryn Stott unveiling her final program in Townsville.

With the year drawing to a close, we look back over the classical music concerts that wowed our critics in 2019.

A wonderful concert by the CSO Wind Quintet with Diana Doherty, including a stunning new work by Deborah Cheetham.

Diana Doherty shines in this program of early (and one not so early) concerti.

The oboist tells us about taking a personal approach to music old and new ahead of performances with the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra.

Learn how Lang Lang became a more rounded artist, brush up on Opera Australia's Brett Whiteley opera, and discover the rich musical history of Notre Dame.

This issue includes features on Lang Lang, Whiteley: The Opera, Gondwana Choirs, Notre Dame, Jayson Gillham, Sweeney Todd, and much more.