Once predicted to be the most expensive instrument ever sold, the 'Golden Period' 1714 violin was purchased under estimate.

Michael Collins, Carolyn Sampson, Emily Sun and the Australian String Quartet among this year's artists playing the Aussie tropics.

Six young string players will work closely with the orchestra in its 50th anniversary year and perform with the ACO Collective.

Víkingur Ólafsson earns his first Grammy; Caroline Shaw, Gabriela Ortiz, Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil among the winners.

The troubled gambling empire has divested its theatres and event spaces in a desperate step to stave off collapse.

Matthias Schack-Arnott's spatial upgrade to Cage's Sonatas and Interludes honours a radical work with innovation of its own.

The Australian composer will write a work for the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, inspired by a groundbreaking piece of British legislation.

McGuire hailed for 10 years in the role and for his "heart, passion and artistic proficiency".

SCC celebrates 50 in style with world premiere works, an international collaboration and cornerstone choral masterpieces.

A quirky Australian animation recognised in a big year for musicals and music-related movies; Jolie's Maria snubbed.

Caroline O'Connor and the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra land in Launceston for a five-day celebration of musical theatre.

Shervin Mirzeinali cooks up a new work, one using kitchen utensils and a dancer to convey the "warmth and connection" of sharing food.