Mixing improvisation and silliness, Reuben Lewis and Emily Bennett bring seat-of-the-pants fun to schools via Musica Viva Australia's education program.

Formed in 2022 by childhood friends, The Incredibows bowled over the judging panel of this year's Strike A Chord final.

Returning international favourites, first-time collaborations and world premieres: MVA launches seven national tours.

Jack Symonds takes home twin trophies with Anne Cawrse, Chloe Kim and Cathy Milliken also amongst this year's awardees.

Perfect coherence and technical accomplishment set this performance at the pinnacle of the string quartet form.

MVA's wide-reaching educational program features two new shows celebrating the joys of music-making alongside a host of returning favourites.

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This year, the Takács Quartet turns 50, while Musica Viva Australia turns 80. Both of their histories include musicians forced to flee from oppression.

Celebrating 250 issues of Limelight, your go-to magazine for big ideas, bold music and the best live performance nationwide.

A musical snapshot of Classical Vienna featuring the exquisite sounds of instruments of the era.

Celebrating 250 issues of Limelight, your go-to magazine for big ideas, bold music and the best live performance nationwide.

Nicola Boud explains the many differences between historical and modern clarinets, as she prepares to tour for Musica Viva Australia.