Realising how much his stepdog calms him down, Guy Noble takes his hat off to adorable fluffballs who help us relax and smell the roses.

Sex, demigods and a three-headed beast, Gilgamesh has it all. Composer Jack Symonds talks about his new opera based on the Mesopotamian epic.

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

This month’s Limelight cover star is Gothic literature’s first and most influential monster – but not in the guise you’ve come to expect.

MSO to develop "fit for purpose" policies in the wake of widespread criticism over its cancelling of a Jayson Gillham concert.

More magical mastery as Augustin Hadelich returns for a second, very different, concert with the SSO.

A delicious performance from Nadine Garner, but too much to chew on in this production's expanded first act.

Founded by oboist Tania Frazer, Collectivo will draw from a pool of national and international talent.

Music is not and never has been isolated from politics, writes Peter Tregear. Melbourne Symphony Orchestra should know this.

MSO pulls plug on concert having already removed pianist Jayson Gillham from the performance over Gaza comments – and issues apology.

The Hallé brilliantly negotiate Elgar’s sunny peaks and lengthen shadows.

Female and gender-diverse talent cleans up at this year's awards, with Sally Whitwell, Genevieve Lacey, Mary Finsterer and Mindy Meng Wang among the winners.