Launching over 20 world premieres from emerging and established Australian composers, the ensemble touts new music across NSW and Victoria, as well as internationally in Helsinki and Berlin.

Held every four years, the competition hosted by Musica Viva Australia has selected 14 leading international chamber ensembles to perform for the $30,000 Grand Prize as well as other prizes.

Mezzo-soprano Fleuranne Brockway has received the $30,000 Bel Canto Award, alongside other prizes. The winner of the Sydney International Song Prize was announced at the same event.

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

SXS celebrates the romance and nostalgia of travel in its three QPAC concerts, which include two world premieres for chamber music ensemble and didgeridoo.

Marrugeku, Eryn Jean Norvill and Deirdre O’Brien are the winners at this year's prestigious awards, recognised for their creativity and determination.

Australians Siobhan Stagg, Timothy Young and Alexander Gavrylyuk join international giants Paul Lewis and Anthony Marwood for the rebranding of the venue's Great Performers series.

The festival frees 'the child within' with 150 artists and five premieres over 10 days, in a program that includes the Brodsky Quartet, Quatuor Van Kuijk, William Barton and Katie Yap.

Australian Brett Dean has received an award for his song cycle Madame ma bonne soeur, with Thomas Adès, Judith Weir and Rebecca Saunders also among the winners.

The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre promises to revitalise the Shire's artistic community, with its opening program hosting renowned Australian productions and newly commissioned local works.

With five concerts touring Victoria and three livestreams, the Choir presents both famous and lesser-known selections of choral music, as well as a newly commissioned work.

William Barton and Richard Tognetti receive their first awards, alongside Piers Burbrook de Vere. Salliana Seven Campbell, Caitlin Yeo and Nigel Westlake are amongst the winners.