Powerful hints of mortality in an Omega Ensemble programme that ranges across time and country and those who have gone before us.

Featuring cellist Elinor Frey, the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra’s Spanish Steps is a fascinating lesson in un-learning for an ensemble of expert players.

Charody’s theatrical sonatas work a treat, even shorn of their visuals.

Australian Haydn Ensemble tracks the art of the fugue – from Bach to Haydn and beyond.

Guitar diva Karin Schaupp and four old friends bring us some old favourites and a stunning new Carl Vine work.

Ahead of a Sydney Festival performance, Matthias Schack-Arnott talks about opening up John Cage’s Sonatas and Interludes.

Karin Schaupp was born to play the guitar. She explains why the instrument always brings her comfort, and her plan to affirm its chamber music credentials.

The importance of breath control for musicians and singers.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

David Harrington, the founder of the Kronos Quartet, discusses the ensemble's history, ongoing collaborations, social conscience and final tour of Australia.

Composer Nico Muhly has no idea what he will be doing in one of his upcoming Tasmanian concerts. And that’s the way it’s supposed to be.

Relaxed, relevant and flexible. Classical music programming needs to move with the times, says conductor Vladimir Fanshil.