The number of Australians with their sights set on an international conducting career hasn’t changed, but their success rate is down. Why?

In 2025, Mark Wigglesworth becomes Chief Conductor of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. He talks about his approach to conducting, and his passion for cricket.

This month’s Limelight cover star is Gothic literature’s first and most influential monster – but not in the guise you’ve come to expect.

This month’s Limelight cover star is Gothic literature’s first and most influential monster – but not in the guise you’ve come to expect.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

"Fearless" British conductor Mark Wigglesworth adds Adelaide podium to his portfolio.

ASO and Ilya Gringolts deliver an enchanting performance of Prokoviev and a passionate, power-laden Sibelius first symphony.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

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.

In the dangerous world of Joseph Stalin’s Russia, an embattled Dmitri Shostakovich unveiled a new symphony that would miraculously please both audiences and the authorities. Angus McPherson speaks to Asher Fisch and Mark Wigglesworth about the music that changed the composer’s life forever.

The centrepiece of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra's 2021 season, Part 2, is the ambitious, new Festival of Orchestra in November/December.

Mark Wigglesworth conducts Beethoven's nine symphonies over 10 days, a mini festival of women composers, and Nicholas Carter returns to conduct Mahler's Fifth.