Nigel Westlake discusses his new Trumpet Concerto, written for Brent Grapes and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, and reveals that the opening movement was composed in memory of Paul Goodchild.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

The much-loved musician, who was Associate Principal Trumpet at the Sydney Symphony Orchestra for 41 years, has died after a two-year illness.

The SSO's return to the concert stage after nine months was a marvellous occasion musically, though suffused with sadness.

A cavalcade of stars, “muso a muso”, capture the unguarded moment.

We look at opera's love affair with wine, the Australian Chamber Orchestra's new project River, and Virginia Gay's emergence as a playwright. We also salute Paul Goodchild, doyen of Australian brass.

Paul Goodchild retires from the Sydney Symphony Orchestra after 41 years.

This monumental, unforgettable, deeply moving experience left the audience silent for a full minute before the roaring applause rang out.

A well-deserved tribute to a beloved musician.

We spoke to the SSO's Associate Principal Trumpet ahead of concerts celebrating his 40-year anniversary with the ensemble.

Featuring Ute Lemper, requiems, Rossini's Il Viaggio a Reims, ZOFO's new Pictures at an Exhibition, the Bolshoi Ballet and the AWO's Alexander Briger.

Elizabeth Scott and Sydney Philharmonia Choirs deliver a rousing performance of a perennial favourite.