Watershed, though not strictly an opera, is everything contemporary opera should be and so rarely is.

Cameron Lam tries his hand at an Australian-only answer to this year’s ABC’s Classic 100 theme: Feel Good, in this month’s Australian Art Music playlist.

Christos Tsiolkas explains why he felt compelled to put his fear aside to co-write the libretto for Watershed: The Death of Dr Duncan.

Five contemporary operas, a bigger Melbourne presence, more women conductors and directors – Jo Davies' inaugural season suggests a change of direction for OA.

The Song Company pays homage to the enduring brilliance of the English composer William Byrd, 400 years after his death.

The Music Director of Sydney Chamber Choir discusses the dichotomy between the sacred and secular in choral music, embodied in his latest program.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and Choir reconnects Jalaluddin Rumi's 13th century poems to the divine.

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.

Germany's Sjaella delivered a memorable Australian debut in a ravishing program that made the most of its cathedral setting.

A treat for young lovers of music and theatre, and an easy entry point for little ones starting their performing-arts adventures.

Built upon already staunch foundations, Coriole is now one of the best boutique fine music festivals in the country.