When Stefanie Farrands, Principal Viola with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, picked up the viola for the first time she felt like she’d found herself.

The latest arts appointments and departures.

The Melbourne theatre stalwart talks about the unique proposition of playing the voice of Cohen in Australian Contemporary Opera Co's 'Book of Longing'.

Roland Peelman explores the history and the joy of walking, and looks at whether it has a direct link to creativity.

A host of hit new musicals have opened on Australian stages, but do any offer the promise of the now late, great American theatremaker?

Speakers from around the world swapped despair for realistic and practical ideas about how the arts industry could help trigger a series of seismic ecological shifts.

A conductor and composer map out a journey through Mozart's final masterpiece for Sydney Philharmonia Choirs.

Prayer for the Living features music by Vasks and Ravel alongside Boulanger and Poulenc.

Why has classical music been so slow to incorporate electric instruments?

The latest arts appointments and departures.

Has the time come for us to take a serious look at the way we teach music to children?

The Australian composer discusses his new oratorio Watershed: The Death of Dr Duncan, which premieres at the Adelaide Festival.