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Classical Music, Orchestral
Live Review

Review: Bryce Dessner and the Sydney Symphony (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)

An intimate survey of Dessner's virtuosic, minimalism-flecked compositions packed a thrill of a closer.

September 29, 2026
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Music That Moves You (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)

Snow Concert Hall's crisp acoustic suits the SSO’s precision playing perfectly.

September 28, 2026
Classical Music
features

Ying Fang: Folk song, landscape and Songs of the Auvergne

Ying Fang returns to Sydney to perform Canteloube’s evocative songs with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

September 27, 2026
News
news

2026 ARIA Awards nominees announced

Jayson Gillham, Hilary Geddes and The Cat Empire are among this year's ARIA Award nominations alongside Genesis Owusu and Tame Impala.

September 25, 2026
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Umberto Clerici conducts Dvořák (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)

Ligeti’s Romanian rhythms and Dvořák’s pastoral exuberance shine in a finely judged SSO performance.

September 21, 2026
Classical Music
features

Isata Kanneh-Mason: Bringing the light

Making her recital debut in Australia next month, the UK pianist says she relishes the sense of freedom that playing solo can bring.

September 18, 2026
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
Live Review

Review: Mozart’s Requiem (Stephen Layton, Sydney Symphony Orchestra)

An evening that began with introspection ended in jubilation.

September 10, 2026
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Lucas & Arthur Jussen Perform Poulenc (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)

Two pianos, sparkling chemistry and a thrilling Respighi make for a thrilling SSO Symphony Hour.

September 5, 2026
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)

Yeol Eum Son raises the roof with Tchaikovsky’s warhorse and two symphonists strut their stuff.

August 25, 2026
Classical Music, Orchestral
features

Surfing the Sound

American guitarist and composer Bryce Dessner is about to join the Sydney Symphony Orchestra for two programs of his work. He chats about his compositions.

August 24, 2026
Classical Music, News
news

Sydney Symphony Orchestra reveals Season 2027

A year of Beethoven, Mahler and Strauss and the premiere of a new Ross Edwards symphony among the highlights of Simone Young's sixth season leading the SSO.

August 19, 2026
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Orchestral Dances with Håkan Hardenberger (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)

Showcasing his astounding technique, the Swedish trumpeter explores old and new Vienna.

August 13, 2026
Classical Music, News
news

Vale Martin Foster, contrabassoonist and musicians’ rights advocate

The former SSO principal had a resounding impact on orchestral workplace rights for Australia's musicians.

August 13, 2026

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