Features include the return of the opera Voss, the stage adaptation of Boy Swallows Universe, avoiding one-hit wonders in new Australian music, and a profile of Global Creatures' Carmen Pavlovic as Moulin Rouge! The Musical opens in Melbourne.

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.

Who is to say that The Force is any less potent to its believers than the Holy Trinity?

How do we ensure that adventurous new music gets more than one performance?

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

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

Why has it taken three decades for the opera Voss to be revived?

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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.

Peter Tregear discusses the rise of identity politics and argues that if we wish to defend our orchestral culture, we cannot avoid questions of musical value.

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

On the 500th anniversary of his death, we pay tribute to Renaissance composer Josquin des Prez.