A fine Schubert sonata, expertly performed by Kristian Chong – with equally fine wines to wash down each movement.

As 2026 Composer in Residence at the Canberra International Music Festival, Fiona Hill presents a body of work in which collaboration is more worldview than method.

BenQ’s PianoLight Grand is changing the way pianists see the keyboard – at home and in the concert hall.

Chong and Rowell take their audience on a stimulating musical journey with Mozart, Franck, and Australia’s Margaret Sutherland.

The Australian mezzo returned to her hometown for an intimate performance of Romantic-era songs.

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

Making his debut with the CSO, young conductor Sam Weller made an indelible stamp with a performance to be treasured.

The AFCM’s Festival Finale was a fitting conclusion to the festival, with a pot-pourri of diverse musical pieces to suit all tastes.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

Victorian Arts Minister Martin Foley celebrated the milestone at last night's live streamed concert. Meanwhile founders Chris Howlett and Adele Schonhardt have exciting plans for MDCH.

Create NSW and the ABC have also announced support packages, while the City of Melbourne has announced the first of its successful grant recipients and Queensland's HOTA announces newly funded projects.

I bet a lot of other people were clapping enthusiastically in their lounge rooms, too, writes Clinton White.