The oud master paints a powerful portrait of the horror and beauty of his divided homeland.

We catch up with Amanda Lee Falkenberg to find out how The Moons Symphony came to be, and what listeners can expect from the thrilling artistic odyssey.

We explore the history of Fidelio, and talk to Simone Young and First Nations writer Tyson Yunkaporta about the Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s new concert version.

We look at the work of Christian Spuck, Peter Sellars, Barrie Kosky and Romeo Castellucci to determine whether the oratorio has regained its long-lost theatrical mantle.

Guy Noble raises an eyebrow at the Sydney Opera House’s “spittle-catchers”. On another note, he is proud to be staging a fundraiser in memory of much-loved soprano Taryn Fiebig.

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

This month features orchestral music by Dvořák, Weill and Vaughan Williams, plus a Hollywood epic and intriguing recitals from Igor Levit and Víkingur Ólafsson.

The latest arts appointments and departures.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

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

An orchestral phenomenon and a new record deal tributes a black British trailblazer.

Ulstermen celebrate the fall of the Berlin Weill.