The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra announces the six musicians selected for its 2026–27 Brandenburg Mentorship Program.

Not so lucky country: Australia ranked 25th out of 31 OECD nations for expenditure on “recreation, culture and religion” as a share of GDP.

As natural and fluent a communicator on the microphone as he was on tenor sax, James Valentine has died peacefully at home, aged 64.

Joshua Roman wins 2026 Renée Fleming Neuroarts Award to investigate music's role in helping people living with persistent COVID symptoms.

Composer Abigail Lui and Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra among those honoured in the 20th edition of the QMAs.

A period setting reminds us how modern, and how merciless, Chekhov can be.

Swedish mezzo-soprano Annie Ternström takes top honours; Australian singer among runners-up.

Lucas van Woerkum's new Symphonic Cinema project makes Holst's masterwork the engine of a bespoke film.

Circling its mysteries, this atmospheric film doesn’t quite stick its landing, but Jodie Foster is superb.

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

This masterclass in storytelling taps theatre's ancient roots in the bardic tradition to stirring effect.

Soprano Siobhan Stagg's first Chamberfest as curator explores music’s broader social role: as storyteller, philosopher and “bias-breaker and community builder”.