The star soprano is about to play all four heroines in Opera Australia's The Tales of Hoffmann. She discusses the formidable challenge ahead.

The first part of Opera Australia’s 2024 season has launched and Guest Artistic Director Lindy Hume's program is no business-as-usual proposition.

A medical emergency and vocal problems couldn’t mar Christian Spuck’s monumental staging of Verdi’s masterpiece.

QSO Principal Double Bassist Phoebe Russell proved mighty indeed as the soloist in Paul Dean’s sparkling new Concerto for Double Bass and Orchestra.

Johannes Fritzsch conducts a celebration of Bohemian music, including Smetana's Má vlast, Janáček's Taras Bulba and Brent Grapes' world premiere performance of Nigel Westlake's Trumpet Concerto.

From the power of choirs to the power of young people, the Adelaide Festival’s new Artistic Director Ruth Mackenzie shares her thoughts on next year’s program, and the future.

The Orchestra celebrates its 75th anniversary with guest artists both new and returning, a number of works by Australian composers, and a new early-evening series.

The five emerging conductors will be awarded a $30,000 stipend each and opportunities at the podium in front of Australia's six state orchestras across the two-year program.

This musical program of mixed works had its moments but lacked the essential ingredients for a genuinely magical celebration.

Christian Spuck's staging of Verdi's Messa da Requiem, featuring Ballett Zürich and Australian performers, will have an exclusive season in Adelaide.

Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s celebratory event features works by Tchaikovsky, Respighi, Sean O'Boyle and Craig Allister Young among others, with Guy Noble and Johannes Fritzsch on the podium.

The expanded program has support from all six symphony orchestras and Orchestra Victoria to develop the next generation of Australian conductors.