Olivia Bettina Davies explains how her new work for piano four hands for the Canberra International Music Festival stands out from her recent works

A disc of Donizetti gold, a Mahler 3 from the Czech Philh and the best in homegrown chamber music. Simon Rattle’s latest Creation is the icing on the cake.

The latest arts appointments and departures.

This month’s performance highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

Chamber group leader Kathryn Selby talks to Limelight about the art of selling the new – and the moment all pianists must eventually face.

Seven’s the magic number in Ensemble Q’s surprising chamber recital.

A new guitar quartet brings sophisticated chill music from the West Coast.

Camerata's Schumann program helps blow away the blues left behind by Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

A tricky acoustic and the late summer heat took some of the shine off AHE's Sunrise.

OFCM demonstrates a dedication to Australian and female-composed works that other orchestras and festivals lack.

Composer Melody Eötvös talks about her new piece for Ensemble Q, inspired by Roman ruins in Spain and her "incredibly nerdy" hobby.