Once predicted to be the most expensive instrument ever sold, the 'Golden Period' 1714 violin was purchased under estimate.

The Argentine-Israeli maestro vows to continue his work with the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra "whenever my health allows me to".

Where are all the Italian piano concertos? An album sets the record straight. 

Michael Collins, Carolyn Sampson, Emily Sun and the Australian String Quartet among this year's artists playing the Aussie tropics.

Six young string players will work closely with the orchestra in its 50th anniversary year and perform with the ACO Collective.

An original take on Ravel’s ballet, whatever you might call it.

2025 is shaping up as a big one for rising conductor Leonard Weiss as he works towards his debut with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Composer Ella Macens to create a new work for AHE and help foster new talent in the ensemble's Emerging Composers Workshops.

Life as a Musica Viva Australia FutureMaker starts with a blank piece of paper, says Madeleine Jevons. "I’m hoping we can come up with something that will live on."

An intriguing snapshot of violin-led music from Latvia.

Insights and revelations abound in an essential read for opera lovers.

The music of the reclusive composer and keyboard virtuoso Charles-Valentin Alkan "has transformed my musical life for the better", writes Joseph Nolan.