A round-up of our recent news reports.

Australia's Simone Young among the international creatives recognised for their recent work in a stellar ceremony hosted in Munich.

Canadian virtuoso Karen Gomyo dazzles and young Aussie conductor Daniel Carter shows his operatic chops in a concert from the top shelf.

Christian Thielemann pulls out to undergo surgery; Young to cover half of his performance dates.

Ensemble Apex begins a "new era" with its inaugural Apex Festival; Artistic Director Sam Weller gives a glimpse of what's in store.

Sydney Symphony Orchestra to deliver more Mahler, more Wagner, more international stars – and a birthday present for its Concertmaster.

The number of Australians with their sights set on an international conducting career hasn’t changed, but their success rate is down. Why?

More magical mastery as Augustin Hadelich returns for a second, very different, concert with the SSO.

Australian tenor Steve Davislim built his career Europe but his performances here will be remembered by all who saw them.

Violin star Augustin Hadelich takes us there and beyond while Simone Young’s magisterial Bruckner juggernaut proves overwhelming.

As four Australian orchestras prepare to perform his music, we trace Bruckner's career, along with his obsessions and oddities.

This month’s performance highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.