The multi-instrumentalist, neuroscientist, lifelong learner and self-confessed over-committer discusses his fascinating journey and belief that music can change lives.

Soon to play with the Australian World Orchestra, Linda Stuckey, Associate Principal Piccolo with the Hong Kong Philharmonic, explains why the piccolo is such a dangerous instrument.

Paolo Hooke talks to composer Alex Chilvers, pipa player Lulu Liu and harpsichordist Anthony Abouhamad about Tang Suite, a new work inspired by ancient pipa manuscripts discovered in China’s Mogao Caves.

British violist Lawrence Power chats about Isles of Light, the concert he directs and performs in for the Australian Chamber Orchestra.

A new album uses period instruments and imaginative arrangements to explore the songs of Sir Arthur Sullivan as they might have been heard in their day. Clive Paget talks with its conductor John Andrews.

This month features Mahler from Bychkov and Runnicles, Pappano’s Planets, a Beethoven project completed, and choral discoveries from a distant branch of the Bach family tree.

With TwoSet Violin for its cover stars, the June issue of Limelight is all about artists reshaping the ways in which audiences engage with the arts.

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

The latest arts appointments and departures.

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

A round-up of our recent news reports.

A consummate, cerebral and satisfying concert of songs written at the very end of a very long life.