Growing up with Martha Argerich as a friend of the family, there was no way he wasn’t going to be a pianist. He talks to Justine Nguyen about his Queensland Symphony residence and his musical credo.

Many first-time finalists, emerging composers and past winners are in the mix this year.

Just half of the eight finalists will have a chance to win the $10,000 Overseas Travel Scholarship.

Bangarra's Bennelong leads the pack, with Muriel's Wedding, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and Brett Dean's Hamlet close behind.

He takes on the title role of Molière’s The Miser for Bell Shakespeare after departing the company in 2015.

The South-Korean pianist discusses her first solo recital tour in Australia and how she’s getting to grips with a challenging world premiere.

Ruby shines intermittently in this tribute to Frasi’s London.

A Georgian mezzo brings plenty of spice to bread and butter rep.

11 young singers will compete to secure their place in the final, where they’ll get a chance to take home the Marianne Mathy Scholarship.

Philpott has had an extensive career as a writer, dramaturg, teacher and mentor both in Australia and abroad.

Actor Don Hany was raised on a steady diet of Beethoven and Brahms, as well as Jackson and Cohen. Now learning the violin, he’s revisiting the classics while preparing for his turn as the dashing Nick Arnstein.

The baritone is one of the guest artists at this year’s Festival, where he’ll be performing as well as giving masterclasses.