A round-up of our recent news reports.

This month, we lead with gripping string quartets from the greatest composer nobody knew for years, plus a century of outstanding music by women, both home and away.

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

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

Experienced arts executive tapped for new role overseeing funding programs and helping shape NSW government Arts policy.

Four sopranos, two rivals, one intriguing new recording.

Lots of interesting questions were raised by this 'opera' in Melbourne's Fed Square, but the execution was imperfect – and Melbourne's weather certainly didn't help.

Hosted and conducted by Dane Lam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra's Opera Gala was one of exceptional quality, showcasing the talents of four of Australian opera's most exciting voices in a first-class concert program.

Elizabeth Lewis tells an extraordinary story and describes her collaboration with Brenton Broadstock.

The world premiere of this new Australian opera – a work that prompts dread as well as wonder about humanity's relationship with the natural world – was an enormous triumph, artistically and logistically.

Another interesting voice emerges from the melee of the mid-20th century.

Digital Stage launches with a library of free, paid and on-demand performances, and with great aspirations for bringing the best of Queensland to audiences around the world.