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Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
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Górecki’s Symphony of Sorrowful Songs turns 50

Ahead of a free public concert of Henryk Górecki’s Symphony No. 3 in Melbourne, Peter Tregear unpacks a work that rose from the modernist margins to the top of the charts.

October 23, 2026
Classical Music, Orchestral
features

The Brahms and the Beautiful

Following a triumphant showcase of all nine Beethoven symphonies in 2024, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra returns with a Brahms festival. Jaime Martín tells us why.

October 19, 2026
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Hope & Bravery (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)

US Conductor Jonathon Hayward reveals the full weight of Shostakovich's Leningrad Symphony.

October 16, 2026
Opera, Vocal & Choral
features

Sir Bryn Terfel on the importance of listening and passing the torch

During his upcoming Australian tour, the great Welsh bass-baritone will be sharing his favourite music and the knowledge he has accumulated over 40 years in the spotlight.

October 15, 2026
News
news

2026 ARIA Awards nominees announced

Jayson Gillham, Hilary Geddes and The Cat Empire are among this year's ARIA Award nominations alongside Genesis Owusu and Tame Impala.

September 25, 2026
Classical Music, Orchestral
features

The Last-Minute Composer

As he puts his finishing touches to his new Flute Concerto, Joe Chindamo tells Jansson J. Antmann how he has translated Dorothy Parker’s cynicism into music.

September 21, 2026
News
news

Beyond Hamer Hall: the MSO’s global musical exchange

Virtual reality, First Nations collaborations and youth programs are taking the Orchestra into new territory.

September 11, 2026
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Organ Recital (Joseph Nolan, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Grand Organ Festival)

Music by Guilmant and Widor and Nolan at his showman finest: bold and confident.

September 7, 2026
Classical Music, Orchestral
Live Review

Review: Metropolis: Sounds of Cinema (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)

The MSO flips the script on the ways in which movie music and sound effects are experienced.

August 24, 2026
Classical Music, News
news

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra 2027: Celebrating the spirit of discovery

A cherished masterpiece by Mahler, a timely Beethoven celebration and 14 new MSO commissions – 12 by Australian composers – in the mix.

August 10, 2026
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Sheku Kanneh-Mason plays Finnis (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)

Sheku Kanneh-Mason shines in Finnis’ atmospheric concerto before an electrifying Tchaikovsky finale.

August 7, 2026
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: 2026 Winter Gala (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)

Danielle de Niese and the MSO keep the winter blues at bay with a showcase that aims straight for the heart.

August 3, 2026
Classical Music, Instrumental, Orchestral
features

Full Throttle

Ahead of their upcoming tour, Dutch piano duo Lucas & Arthur Jussen tell Jansson J. Antmann how brotherly love sustains them on the road.

July 20, 2026

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