Australia

Mendelssohn Symphonies Nos 1-5 directed by Yannick Nézet-Séguin
A first-rate, inspired rendering of Mendelssohn’s five superb Symphonies. Here is a remarkable manifestation of musical intent.

Celebrating 'the old man mad about art'
Katsushika Hokusai's masterpieces counter the popular view that we make our best art works when we're young.

Nelson Freire Brahms
Repertoire that has been a life-long companion, superbly re-recorded… the stars surely aligned for this album, a true labour of…

Artist responds to $200,000 selfie damage
Following a destructive ‘Selfie Domino’, artist Simon Birch responds to his damaged LA installation, testament to the power of social…

The Archibald finalists – and why Tony Albert deserves to win
What was once seen by the curators as the worst exhibition of the year has become a serious fundraiser and…

Making international engagement work
Making links abroad can have long-term benefits back on home soil.

Hands off our gifts, Treasury!
The silent advocacy of the Deductible Gift Recipient scheme is under review – and under threat.

Ticket Offer: Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov
For the first time in Australia, the world's greatest soprano and the celebrated tenor, Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov.

An exhibition that undresses fashion’s waste
RMIT Gallery joins with Goethe Institut to look at a global problem: the darker side of glamour, and the habits…

On the move: latest appointments and resignations
From Darwin to Footscray, change is afoot in numerous organisations, including the craft, screen and festival sectors.