This month features Elsa Dreisig, a soprano of prodigious talents, Allan Clayton singing Winterreise and orchestral music, some familiar, most not.

A treasurable time capsule of the ACO at 50.

The ACO’s trademark transparency and kinetic energy in an ideal showcase.

In February, the Australian Chamber Orchestra premieres a work by John Luther Adams, who has now moved to Australia.

Who are the Australian and international artists who most thrilled and entertained you this year? Check out the shortlists here.

The ANU School of Music will continue in its current form and welcome a brand-new performance hub in 2026.

Thank Mr Painter for 50 years of cutting-edge adventure in chamber music.

Paris in the 1920s comes vividly to life in the ACO’s stylish and inventive homage to Cocteau and Les Six.

Sharon Zhao's awarding-winning performance "truly impressive for someone so young".

A trailblazer "who defied norms to create new paths", John Painter is being remembered for his musical insight, leadership and sense of humour.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

Spanning centuries of music, ACO's 2026 season retains the sharp edge of the new and the unexpected.