The bassoon on display throughout the 20th century.

Julian Day reports from The Listening Academy, a symposium in Berlin where participants explored how listening can be a powerful social tool.

Adventurous survey takes an eclectic look at the Aussie two-piano scene.

A collaboration to treasure from an old master and his apprentice.

Head and heart guide Aimard’s ascent of Beethoven’s mighty Hammerklavier.

Lacey and McGuire invite you to a magical musical bower.

Our recording of the month for August is the Tinalley Quartet's second release of Mendelssohn string quartets.

A magical VR realisation of the compelling music by William Barton and the Australian String Quartet.

Australian violinist Emily Sun felt daunted at the idea of recording her debut solo album of French repertoire, but it turned out to be such an amazing, intimate experience she felt sad when it was finished.

Many people are intimidated by new music because of a lifetime of sonic conditioning – a challenge Ensemble Offspring takes in its stride

Canberra-born soprano Chloe Lankshear, Pinchgut Opera's first Taryn Fiebig Scholar, tells us about her collaborations with the company so far.

Early music wins the laurels this month, from Jordi Savall’s medieval fiddle to David Skinner’s William Byrd and a trifecta of Handelian delights.