In 1988, embarrassed at constantly being compared to Marlene Dietrich, Ute Lemper wrote to the legendary actor. She talks about the extraordinary three-hour phone call that followed, which, 30 years later, has led to the German-born cabaret star’s latest show.

Alexander Berlage kills it with a sensationally staged production.

The Board of Directors has announced that the Company, which is renowned for performing chamber vocal repertoire, must regretfully cease operations.

The Australian conductor tells us about growing up in a musical clan, founding the Australian World Orchestra, and reducing the work load to better enjoy performances and time with his young family.

A well-chosen program of music from film that celebrated the power of the human voice.

A charming, wry comedy where actions speak louder than words.

The Coalition will retain its funding freeze of the ABC but renew the broadcaster’s enhanced new program funding. Labor will reverse the freeze, with a further $40m for Australian programs.

The Balkan superstar, known for his infectious, gypsy-inspired songs, and his message of peace, is about to perform some old and new songs in Australia.

Zahra Newman and Hugo Weaving give dazzling performances, but the production doesn’t entirely hit home.

Ako Kondo seems to float through the air in a divine performance as Giselle.

Matthew Lutton directs the first professional staging of the epic play in two decades.

The composer and soprano tells Jo Litson about Eumeralla, the first major Australian choral work written in an Indigenous language.