Collaborations between Indigenous musicians and composers with Western classical orchestras, ensembles and musicians are beginning to grow. Steve Dow talks to some of the artists participating in the cultural exchange about the challenges involved, the protocols that need to be respected, and the exciting new Australian sounds that are emerging.

A deeply moving, thought-provoking and timely oratorio.

The US composer/conductor explains how he came to fuse Bach, Beethoven, cowboy songs, gospel and blues in his oratorio about the murder of gay student Matthew Shepard, being staged as part of Mardi Gras.

Simone Young proves a masterful storyteller in Mahler’s epic fairy tale cantata.

Donald Runnicles offers up a rich and often exquisite meditation on death.

In Brett Weymark and Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, Dvořák’s rarely performed Requiem has found convincing advocates.

Celebrating its centenary next year, the Philharmonia has commissioned 12 Australian composers whose works will be performed throughout 2020.

Britten's tale of a persecuted fisherman is brought to vivid, terrifying life in this concert performance.

A well-chosen program of music from film that celebrated the power of the human voice.

The composer's new multi-choral work for Sydney Philharmonia Choirs is his largest yet. He explains how Bach's Magnificat and the 'bullet time' technique from The Matrix inspired his music.

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.