What do our orchestras and choirs have on offer in the year ahead?

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

The Orchestra celebrates its 75th anniversary with guest artists both new and returning, a number of works by Australian composers, and a new early-evening series.

This month’s performance highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.

The five emerging conductors will be awarded a $30,000 stipend each and opportunities at the podium in front of Australia's six state orchestras across the two-year program.

The latest arts appointments and departures.

This month’s performance highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.

With Yeol Eum Son on piano and conducted by Eivind Aadland, this program of works by Maria Grenfell, Chopin, Moszkowski and Mendelssohn was rich in the flavours of Poland, Italy and the Apple Isle.

The Norwegian maestro will stay on as Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra for another four years.

From the jubilant opening of Glinka’s Ruslan and Ludmila Overture to the majesty of Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony, this was the TSO at its finest.

Orchestras need to get with the times if they are to attract a younger, broader demographic. We look at the challenges they face and some of the initiatives that are bearing fruit.

This month’s concert highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.