On 8 October, the arts precinct in Sydney will open its doors to one and all, with over 40 free events, including activities hosted by the eight resident companies.

Eric Whitacre's writing for voice is deft, while the words are unremittingly touching in this moving piece about love, death, anger and grief.

Eric Whitacre talks about The Sacred Veil, written with poet Charles Anthony Silvestri, who lost his wife to ovarian cancer, and how the internationally acclaimed work has helped others grieve.

Simone Young uncovers the hidden beauty of Brahms' German Requiem in this exquisite performance featuring Emma Matthews and Bo Skovhus.

Brett Weymark delivers a program of music for the soul, as musicians and listeners reconnect in a peaceful setting.

Bach’s magnificent Easter offering is given its due reward by a crack team.

This "Requiem of the Imagination", featuring Mozart and new music by Jessica Wells, was a superb concert eliciting excitement and joy.

A conductor and composer map out a journey through Mozart's final masterpiece for Sydney Philharmonia Choirs.

Lying on yoga mats, the audience drifted on waves of glorious sound in a blissful concert.

What have our orchestras and choirs programmed this year?

Mozart, Bach, Haydn and Handel top the bill, but there's plenty of new music too in SPC's 2022 program.

We chart the latest appointments and departures in the arts sector, among them Anne Dunn who joins Sydney Theatre Company and Carl Crossin who leaves Adelaide Chamber Singers.