The German bass cherished for his Wagnerian singing has died at 92.

Australians make a strong case for Saariaho’s well-travelled oratorio, but can’t entirely overcome the work's curiously dissatisfying nature.

The broadcaster, writer and teacher traces his musical development from Joni Mitchell to Webern and classical nerd-dom to heavy metal, but is constantly beguiled by the music of young beginners.

Fresh from performing as soloist with the Australian World Orchestra on tour last year, the violinist tells us about the pleasures of good food and good company, as well as performing and teaching in India.

Smart new music for the young will calm both hearts and minds.

Transylvanian quartet enjoys sinking teeth into Bartók.

Violinist Ben Dollman, who directs Adelaide Baroque's performance at the Adelaide French Festival, explores the unique music that flourished in the court of the Sun King, Louis XIV.

All trumpet and drums, but taken to a rather higher level.

In Isserlis’s hands, muscular Chopin meets starry Schubert.

Irving decks the Emperor’s fiddler out in smart new clothes.

After success abroad, the singer has received a $25,000 grant for artistic development.

The Iranian-American harpsichordist tells us about his new album, The Passinge Mesures, Limelight's Recording of the Month in January/February.