Renowned for his insightful conducting and unwavering dedication to the art form, Davis' death has sparked an outpouring of tributes.

Handel’s tree-hugging despot enjoys a lively new outing, the Philly aces Rachmaninov, Christian Li explores Mendelssohn, and Offenbach’s Peruvian soufflé fizzes with fun.

Aussie prodigy revels in the world of a 19th-century German prodigy.

Stravinsky with the rough edges smoothed away.

This always interesting arrangement draws the ear to melodic and harmonic elements that sometimes get lost, and elegantly reinforces the work’s well-crafted moments of grandiloquence.

Conductor Laureate Sir Andrew Davis proved a saviour at times as the MSO played with its talented Young Artist in Association, 14-year-old Christian Li, while Brahms' Symphony No 4 received an impressive performance.

The jovial British conductor reveals a very personal relationship with Handel's masterpiece, as he prepares to conduct his arrangement with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

William Barton wins two awards from three nominations, Joseph Tawadros wins for the third year in a row, while Carl Vine and the Australian Chamber Orchestra also emerge victorious.

Music and neuroscience combine in a symphony of philosophical heft and power.

Cameron Lam explores old favourites and new tracks in this month's Australian Art Music playlist.

Jaime Martín's inaugural program as MSO Chief Conductor features works by 15 Australian composers, premieres by Thomas Adès and Deborah Cheetham, and international soloists including Sheku Kanneh-Mason.

Spanish maestro Jaime Martín should prove a hit as Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s new Chief Conductor.