Some of the weekend’s stories and reviews of the Vienna Philharmonic Sydney concerts: Teddy Tahu Rhodes and David Hobson: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/perfect-match/story-e6frg8n6-1226157899124 A look a Mozart’s The Magic Flute: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/enigma-variations/story-e6frg8n6-1226157882835 The Vienna Philharmonic in Sydney: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/out-of-the-void-comes-music-of-the-universe-20111007-1ldhj.html http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/homage-to-schubert-played-to-perfection-20111006-1lbk8.html

Sydney born Director of the Edinurgh International Festival, Jonathan Mills, addresses The Sydney Institue on the role of the ABC in the arts: http://www.thesydneyinstitute.com.au/podcast/the-role-of-the-abc-in-the-arts/ 

John Carmody reviews a new book on the life of Mahler: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/life-and-death-in-music/story-e6frg8nf-1226149465114

As part of the discussions surrounding the formulation of a National Cultural Policy, writer David Malouf talks about why the performing  arts are central to the community.  http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/shared-response-to-our-humanity/story-e6frg8n6-1226158384159

The Federal Minister for the Arts, The Hon Simon Crean has invited public contributions to a discussion paper that will result in the formulation of a National Cultural Policy for Australia – the first one in 20 years. Estimating the 90 % of Australians participate in the arts, the Minister aims to create a 10 year plan that will…