On the eve of the New York City Ballet's spring season, conductor Nicolette Fraillon discusses her preparations for a program of Balanchine's works.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

The Australian conductor joins a list of prestigious musicians celebrated for outstanding contributions to music.

Perfect pitch. If you don’t have it, can you acquire it? And to be a musician, do you need it?

Deborah Cheetham Fraillon plans to restore the arts to their pride of place, and to give young artists a much-needed confidence boost.

A five-day broadcast celebrates the achievements of female composers across the globe and at home, including Deborah Cheetham Fraillon, Ella Macens, Anne Boyd and Hildegard von Bingen.

Jonathan Lo will succeed Nicolette Fraillon, who has held the position for almost 20 years. The Australian Ballet has also announced a new Executive Director.

Kunstkamer is a masterpiece and this production by The Australian Ballet exceeds all expectations, proving a triumph for AD David Hallberg and the dancers.

This new production, co-produced with Joffrey Ballet, has finally arrived in Melbourne to the great excitement of the audience.

The latest arts appointments and departures.

After nearly 20 years as The Australian Ballet's Chief Conductor and Music Director, Nicolette Fraillon is to leave the company in late 2022.

Nicolette Fraillon fell into conducting dance, but she was quickly hooked by the artform. Music Director of The Australian Ballet since 2003, she guides Jo Litson through the history of ballet music, discusses the different kinds of collaborations between choreographers and composers, and wonders why ballet scores aren’t always given their proper due.