A crash-course from David Robertson and a portrait by Diana Doherty are among the experiences on offer in the orchestra’s Holiday Auction.

By peering into the deepest of waters, the SSO Chief explains, Bartók shines a light on some universal truths.

Three talented young Chinese musicians will join the Sydney Symphony for its two season finales as part of a two-week residency.

Ashkenazy and Müller-Schott offer up a mighty sequel.

With the MEAA conducting a survey into sexual harassment in Australian theatre, Limelight asked the orchestras about the issue.

Ashkenazy's Shostakovich tribute with violinist Ray Chen reached an unforgettable incandescence.

Despite choristers blushing and the Anglican Church declaring it “unsuitable,” Belshazzar’s Feast went on to conquer the world.

An encounter with a three-year-old in front of Beijing’s famous ‘Egg’ gave the Tianjin-born musician pause. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Vladimir Ashkenazy speaks about a lifetime travelling cheek by jowl with the music of the great Russian composer. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Ahead of his concerts with Katie Noonan and the SSO, the cartoonist-poet explains the musicality and lyricism that drives his art.

Janine Jansen and Thomas Søndergård take on two titans.

Brett Dean and Piers Lane set the concert hall ablaze.