His recording of Schubert's Ave Maria was used on the crime drama Hidden Assets. Now the Canberra-born rising star has released his first classical album, Primero. He's also recorded a version of Lady Gaga's Shallow.

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.

The transporting concert featured two world premieres by Australian composers, including Dulcie Holland's Piano Concertino.

The fledgling ensemble will feature young local talents, including pianist Ronan Apcar, violinist Lucy Macourt and flautist Alison Mountain.

Brahms' German Requiem performed by the Canberra Choral Society and National Capital Orchestra was a real blessing during these trying times.

The $30,000 Conductor NSW Orchestral (Early Career) Fellowship, awarded to Leonard Weiss, will include a year’s activities with Sydney Youth Orchestras.

The composer tells us about how diamond-like rain that occurs in space and concerns about climate change on Earth have inspired her new work for the Canberra Sinfonia.

Young Australian conductor Leonard Weiss reflects on a year under the tutelage of the iconic American conductor.

The Canberra rising star conductor will continue his musical journey at the Peabody Institute in Baltimore.

Andrew Rumsey performs the world premiere of Michael Dooley's deeply personal Piano Concerto No 1, and wins a standing ovation.

Ahead of its final concert for the year, conductor Leonard Weiss talks about where the orchestra has been and where it’s going. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in