A young violinist who undoubtedly represents the future of classical music , Edward Walton won his first international competition in Italy at the age of just 13. He has appeared with orchestras and performed recitals across the globe. Now aged just 18, he was described by The Violin Channel as having “maturity and understanding far beyond his age”. Born in Australia, he took up opportunities in the UK a couple of years ago, and is currently based in Vienna to further develop his career. He has studied with some greats of the violin, most notably Itzhak Perlman.

Edward modestly talks about his talents and early development as he embarks on what is already becoming a stellar performing career.

Edward Walton performs Brahms's Violin Concerto in D with the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra under chief conductor Dr Nicholas Milton on 23-24 November.

Phillip Scott has joyfully been puncturing the inflated egos of this country’s elite for four decades. He does it all – a writer, composer, actor, singer, and musician – skills which come together for satirical comedy shows beginning in the early 1980s with The Gillies Report, morphing into their current guise as The Wharf Revue for the past 25 years. All good things must come to an end, and he and his fellow satirists are presenting their final iteration of the show – The End of the Wharf as We Know It.

Phillip also has a connection with 2MBS Fine Music Sydney. As the first Director of Programming back in 1975, Phillip shares some of the stories of the chaotic early days of the station, as it approaches its 50th anniversary. We also find out how his professional life has been shaped and get a peek into how his acclaimed shows come together. There are some guest appearances from a couple of his well known characters, too!

The End of the Wharf as We Know It runs at The Seymour Centre until 23 December, and tours regionally during 2025.

A musician described as “the most interesting voice on the guitar for a generation”, Edinburgh-born Sean Shibe is as at home on the electric guitar as he is on the classical acoustic one. Winner of awards including the 2018 Royal Philharmonic Society Young Artist Award and the 2022 Leonard Bernstein Award, he was nominated in 2023 for a Grammy, and continues to prove himself as an original mind at the frontier of contemporary classical music.

In this conversation, Sean demystifies the electric guitar while eloquently introducing us to a deliciously diverse selection of music. He has an inspiring approach to both the acoustic and electric guitar which embraces tradition while pushing boundaries.

Sean Shibe performs with the Australian Chamber Orchestra under artistic director Richard Tognetti for Scotland Unbound around Australia until November 18, with performances at the City Recital Hall on November 9, 12 and 13, and at the Sydney Opera House on November 10.