Ensemble Apex's inaugural festival kicks off with exciting works and wonderful energy.

Ensemble Apex begins a "new era" with its inaugural Apex Festival; Artistic Director Sam Weller gives a glimpse of what's in store.

The number of Australians with their sights set on an international conducting career hasn’t changed, but their success rate is down. Why?

Sam Weller is among 24 international candidates for a year-long development program and a hefty cash prize.

Dead wasps, electric insects and the music of bones as Ensemble Apex lets Bach take his last bow.

Spectacular dance from Brazil, a Puccini opera staged on a lightship and a mini-festival of engagements with JS Bach among the highlights of SF 2024.

A saucerful of secrets from conductor Sam Weller and the talented young players of Ensemble Apex.

Under the heroic musical direction of Sam Weller, this unveiling of the cathedral-like Dangrove Art Storage Facility in Alexandria was a Verdi spectacular in every sense of the word.

Orchestras need to get with the times if they are to attract a younger, broader demographic. We look at the challenges they face and some of the initiatives that are bearing fruit.

Director Constantine Costi details the challenges and excitements of adapting two works by Weill and Brecht for the tiny stage at Sydney's Old Fitz.

Cameron Lam explores new and recent releases, including orchestral masterpieces, electronic wonders, intimate chamber music, and those that blur the lines beautifully.

Postponed three years because of COVID, Ben Robinson's 'new-old' work is about to be given its world premiere by Ensemble Apex.