From Bach and Lieder to world premieres and tango, the AFCM's opening weekend delivers fresh, exciting programmes full of contrast and elan, writes Jessica Duchen.

Argerich and friend join hands to explore a Russian master.

Five soloists offer three rare concerti you need to Czech out.

A musical eulogy brings the composer’s career full circle.

Italian violinist grills a pair of concerti, one well-done, one rare.

Beautifully recorded journey through a symphonic life.

Harding and his band tackle Mahler from the back end first.

The unlikely pairing of Jonny Greenwood and Mozart have paid dividends at this year's independent music awards.

The Chinese pianist and 2016 Sydney International Piano Competition of Australia star tells us about his new album Four Worlds.

David Wenham ties together a string of mediaeval musical post-cards from the Brandenburgs and La Camera delle Lacrime.

The virtuoso guitarist tells Jo Litson about the crucial input of his family in his career as he tours, tops album charts, leads the Adelaide Guitar Festival, and prepares for a new baby.

Jonathan Holloway's line-up includes 16th-century polyphony, virtual reality crossed with live performance, a dance-opera, and toy plastic pianos.