The ballet icon’s life and work undergo a forensic examination that pulls no punches.

Rutherford-Johnson illuminates the shape-shifting mycelial web of connections out of which Lim’s music emerges.

Exploring one man and his method through the history of 20th-century Japan.

Erin Helyard investigates the 18th-century London music market and the crucial importance of women.

Andrew Mellor does an extraordinary job in teasing the Northern soul out of the Northern silence.

John Clark delivers a forensic account of NIDA, from shed to world-class institution.

Eavesdropping on Steve Reich proves endlessly illuminating and surprisingly humorous.

When singing becomes an outlet for pent-up emotions, the status quo hasn’t a chance.

Susan Tomes’ survey is authoritative, but with plenty of unexpected revelations.

Theatrical legend’s page-turner of a memoir takes no prisoners.

Meyrick reveals Australia’s theatrical history in lockstep with political and social events.

Steven Isserlis proves the ideal companion in a journey through Bach’s mighty cello suites.