Jessica Pratt takes on the fearsome "Hoffmann Challenge". Working Dog's Tom Gleisner makes a musical. All this and more in a fit-to-bust edition of Limelight.

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

The Australian concert pianist discusses competing in this year’s Sydney International Piano Competition, dubbed The Sydney.

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

Vänskä’s poise and heart combine to produce a tremendous Ninth.

Nicholas Buc has written the music for a new oratorio called Origins, which draws on science to tell the creation story.

The latest arts appointments and departures.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

Cheryl Barker and Peter Coleman-Wright are upping the ante at Pacific Opera, using pocket operas and oratorios to prepare the Young Artists for the profession.

Gentle Romanticism interspersed by gorgeous noise from a talented multi-instrumentalist in a site-specific work.

A rare and welcome opportunity to hear a brilliant organist on the mighty West Organ of Perth's St George’s Cathedral.

From the pageantry of the Coronation to a suburban Sydney church, violinist Madeleine Easton embarks on the ultimate challenge.