A splendid start to the season, with storytelling at the forefront.

In Sydney to work with Gondwana and the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, the renowned British choral conductor talks about the power of choral singing and why for the UK, Brexit is the biggest single disaster of his lifetime.

Inventive arrangements of traditional carols and Christmas songs, and a luscious new work by Australia's Luke Byrne.

Requiems by Brahms and Dvořák, a new work by Antony Pitts, and the Great American Songbook are among next year's highlights.

The Sydney Symphony Orchestra was joined by Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, Sydney Chamber Choir, and Conservatorium High School Chamber Choir in a concert reflecting on the life of the beloved conductor and music educator.

The SSO's former chief Edo de Waart gives a muscular account of Beethoven's final symphony.

A delightful concert version with a top cast led by Alexander Lewis, Caroline O'Connor and a glittering Annie Aitken.

Verdi's mighty epic infused with compelling human drama.

Taryn Fiebig and Jud Arthur steal the show as a luminous Adam and Eve.

After surgery and chemotherapy, the popular soprano performs in The Creation for Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, alongside husband Jud Arthur.

Highlighting emerging voices, this was a fine hour of Australian choral music.

Suzuki and the SSO deliver enthralling performances of under-appreciated works.