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

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

While the rest of the world spent lockdown baking sourdough bread, Laura Vaughan took up the extremely rare baryton. She tells us why.

EQ to play metropolitan concert halls, speakeasy-style bars, rainforest retreats and heritage venues in a diverse 2025 program.

Sought-after artists and an Australian masterwork turn the spotlight on the "diversity of the Australian music scene".

Trifonov’s love for American music shines through in a wide-ranging, entertaining recital.

Vocal ensemble Sjaella, UK pianist Benjamin Grosvenor, the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra and Latvian stars The Balanas Sisters among the Snow Concert Hall's drawcards.

More of a Renaissance Christmas than a Baroque one, but an appreciative audience didn’t seem to mind.

Handel with care as Sydney Philharmonia Choirs delivers a hair-raising Christmas package.

Calidores triumph in Beethoven's final five quartets.

Mythology and tradition collide to create Fujikura’s distinctive musical worlds.

Cameron Lam reflects on the releases and re-releases of 2024 and brings together some highlights in this month’s playlist.