In this week's column, Angus McPherson looks at concerts by the Academy of Ancient Music, Ensemble Offspring and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra.

Small to medium companies who missed out in the Australia Council for the Arts’ latest Four Year Funding for Organisations round take stock in the midst of a crisis.

New music group Ensemble Offspring, director Barrie Kosky, and arts editor Richard Watts receive prestigious awards.

The classical music category was introduced by the National Live Music Awards this year.

Ensemble Offspring's micro-festival revels in the sheer pleasure of new music.

Ensemble Offspring’s Claire Edwardes tells us about six pieces that will premiere at the Kontiki Racket festival, including a work for a trumpet with two bells.

A dancer and a percussionist collaborate in an unusual duo, but the work still has more room to move.

Between classic Xenakis and contemporary Australian fare, Ensemble Offspring's Lone Hemisphere was one for the fans.

Voice and violin come together in Cathy Milliken's new solo piece for Véronique Serret, dedicated to women who speak out.

A beautifully shaped program from Ensemble Offspring, showcasing three brand new works and a spectral classic.

Not so much a new music tasting plate as a sumptuous multi-course banquet.

Part marathon, part tasting plate, part John Cage’s Musicircus, Lyle Chan’s 12-hour festival will see Australia’s most innovative music-makers converge on City Recital Hall.