As a jazz-loving carpenter installs his new kitchen, Guy Noble wonders if classical musicians are too obsessed with the written note.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

Tristan Coelho introduces his new composition, written for his wife, harpist Emily Granger, and the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

A comprehensive guide to the performing arts in 2026, essential holiday listening and must-see shows, Limelight is your ideal summer companion.

Petrenko’s dynamism gets new partnership off to a flying start

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

The latest arts appointments and departures.

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

MSO brings a welcome touch of Scandinavian savvy to Melbourne’s festive season.

Annabelle Brown, a 15-year-old Townsville-Gurambilbarra flautist, will use the scholarship to study in Glasgow.

Big themes and big emotions dominate – from Mozart’s Requiem to Mahler’s symphonies to Tippett’s humanist oratorio.

Wong delivers a finely wrought Mahler Second.