Twelve ensembles will compete in the final round of Musica Viva's first National Chamber Music Championship for secondary school ensembles, which will be streamed by Melbourne Digital Concert Hall.

Violinist Harry Ward and the Partridge String Quartet will participate in the prestigious two-year leadership initiative.

From flygskam to hazardous air quality, the changing climate is increasingly having an impact on classical music and the arts. Angus McPherson considers how artists and organisations are rising to meet these challenges, and asks what role the arts can play in the face of a climate crisis.

Greta Bradman's Home tribute to her homeland tops The Limelight Chart – our monthly list of Australia’s best-selling classical music albums.

A flawless recital by one of the giants of the piano.

Musica Viva Australia turns 75 this year. As the chamber music organisation started by refugees in 1945 celebrates its milestone season, we talk to former Artistic Director Carl Vine and new Artistic Director Paul Kildea about Musica Viva’s past, present and future.

Discover our readers' and critics' favourite artists of 2019, learn about Beethoven's final tempestuous year, and celebrate Musica Viva as it turns 75.

Discover our readers' and critics' favourite artists of 2019, learn about Beethoven's final tempestuous year, and celebrate Musica Viva as it turns 75.

French HIPsters deliver style and refinement.

Four master jewellers bring concert gems to life.

Carl Vine tells us about his swansong season as Artistic Director of the organisation, which celebrates its 75th birthday next year.

Wilma Smith tells us about the new competition, which will run in the years between the Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition, and how music can learn a thing or two from sport.