The much loved and respected maestro, who became SSO’s Conductor Laureate in 2019, has announced his retirement from public performances.

With the year drawing to a close, we look back over the operas that wowed our critics in 2019.

With the year drawing to a close, we look back over the classical music concerts that wowed our critics in 2019.

Simone Young will take up the position in 2022 as the orchestra returns to the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall following its two-year upgrade.

The impressive new theatre at West HQ gave its first public performance last night with an entertaining Christmas concert featuring David Campbell and the SSO.

David Robertson bids a fond farewell to the SSO with gifts from home.

Behzod Abduraimov gives a thrilling, powerhouse performance of a Russian warhorse.

Sir Andrew Davis, Alondra de la Parra and David Robertson are about to conduct their final concerts as artistic chiefs of the Melbourne, Queensland and Sydney Symphony Orchestras respectively. Here’s a look back on their time Down Under.

Donald Runnicles and the SSO pair Messiaen and Bruckner in a concert that touches on the divine.

Through rain, hail and shine, Andrew Haveron and the SSO take us through four seasons from the old world and the new.

The Scottish maestro is the Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s new Principal Guest Conductor. He talks to Clive Paget about early obsessions, managing relationships, and the thorny question of God and music.

Vladimir Ashkenazy pairs a rare Russian giant with Holst’s glittering ode to the heavens.