Long recognised as one of the country’s most versatile pit orchestras, Orchestra Victoria is now a storyteller in its own right.

Awesome virtuosity adds to the intrigue of Alkan’s quirky music.

Nathan Waks hopes that "tokenised fractional ownership” will keep his 1740 Carcassi cello on the stage rather than in a collector's vault.

From Barrie Kosky finding the new in Wagner to Sheridan Harbridge on women who refuse to conform, May's issue of Limelight is a celebration of talent, resilience and audacity.

Four emerging composers will write a brand-new work for the ensemble to be premiered in the Sydney Opera House's Utzon Room.

The British mezzo on art song gold and the danger of first impressions.

Insightful direction and polished performances make for a fresh and memorable experience of a Bach masterpiece.

Mysterious 18th-century Troll gets his just reward.

Unreleased recordings, mostly in concert, from a reticent piano genius.

Weiss becomes the first Australian to conduct a subscription concert with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Niquet and Charvet’s bristling Carmen challenge Gardiner’s HIP first choice.

Your essential coast-to-coast guide to the Australian music being played on our concert stages this month.