What is synaesthesia? How does it manifest itself in music makers and their listeners? We talk to a leading expert and musicians to find out.

Born without a right hand, British pianist Nicholas McCarthy is a champion of left-hand-alone repertoire with a busy international career.

When Benjamin Grosvenor signed with Decca in 2011, he was their first British pianist in almost 60 years. He talks about the music on his forthcoming tour.

Ahead of Backstage Music's Unbound concert, soprano Ria Andriani explains why it is vital to open up spaces for artists with disability.

Sydney Dance Company’s Continuum includes a new work choreographed by Stephen Page to music by William Barton. We find out how it came about.

Rrawun Maymuru and Nick Wales discuss their new work for the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, which includes live singing in the Yolŋu language.

Xuefei Yang was the first guitarist to graduate from a Chinese conservatoire. She explains why she hopes her current tour will take audiences on a journey.

State Opera South Australia’s Artistic Director Dane Lam and director Rodula Gaitanou talk about their new production of Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette.

From synaesthesia to superstar pianists, bold theatre to groundbreaking dance – October’s Limelight is packed with must-hear, must-see artistry.

A true story from American Civil War makes gripping new opera.

This month features a new opera by Jake Heggie, dramas by Handel and Bantock, Sheku Kanneh-Mason and a treasurable new symphony by Mark Isaacs.

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