From fisticuffs at the opera, to 'inappropriate' album covers, we look back at the classical music bloopers and blunders of the past year.

The Australian-born Chief Executive & Artistic Director of the London Philharmonic Orchestra has been recognised in the UK New Year’s Honours List.

After 14 years as Chair, Jan Bowen is leaving the Sydney Youth Orchestras having changed their fortunes. She discusses her time there.

When it came to covering up his baldness, the composer believed in overkill.

As Christmas looms, Guy Noble ponders life’s ebb and flow, long pauses, and whether there’s such a thing as music-time.

Artistic Director Ben Opie explains why there's more than ever to explore at the 2020 Peninsula Summer Music Festival.

For opera lovers the world over, Giacomo Puccini epitomises Italian opera. Phillip Sametz examines the life and career of one of opera’s most successful musical dramatists.

With the year drawing to a close, we look back over the musicals that wowed our critics in 2019.

Sparkling ensemble playing in Schubert's irresistible quintet.

Barrie Kosky's company debut goes beyond shock value to the human drama at the heart of the opera.

First bass – Abdrazakov’s Verdi plumbs the depths.

A welcome exploration of this talented precursor to Victoria.