Six leading Australian composers have been named as finalists for this year's Paul Lowin Orchestral and Song Cycle Prizes.

Joseph Tawadros writes about his new album, on which he plays with William Barton; a unique recording that explores the wonderful array of diverse voices within Australia.

New Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici reveals his first season, which is full of exciting connections and narrative themes, and includes the start of a Mahler cycle – with a twist.

With a program boasting Beethoven, Scriabin, Rimsky-Korsakov and five world premieres from Australian composers, Chief Conductor Jessica Cottis and the CSO paint a colourful portrait in their 2023 season Chroma.

Asher Fisch's tenth season features Wagner, Bruckner and Mahler, and much, much more.

As the Edinburgh International Festival celebrates its 75th anniversary alongside the concurrent Edinburgh Fringe, it hosts the largest contingent of Australian artists in its history.

Cameron Lam explores old favourites and new tracks in this month's Australian Art Music playlist.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

SSO begins its 90th birthday celebrations with Mahler's Resurrection Symphony and a new commission by William Barton, as it reopens the SOH Concert Hall.

Ukrainian bandura player and vocalist Larissa Kovalchuk discusses her training in Kyiv, the constant pressure from Russia, the horrors of the war, and taking part in a fundraising concert in Canberra.

This TSO concert was a celebration of our differences, our similarities, our histories and traditions.

Forging his own unique sound, didgeridoo virtuoso and composer William Barton has introduced a refreshing new voice to Australian classical music.