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

As the election enters its final days, Fund the Arts evaluates the arts policies of the three main parties and several independents.

An outstanding survey of Australian new music, but caution is needed when it comes to categorising compositions.

Fiona Winning, the curator of Sydney Opera House's UnWrapped, discusses the power of the Sydney Opera House brand to entice audiences to try something a little out of the ordinary.

In the first of a five-part series, learn from the composer and performer about one of the pieces commissioned for The ANAM Set, one of the most ambitious commissioning projects in Australian history.

After its huge success last year, Opera Queensland's ten-day outback Festival returns. We talk to the festival organisers and headline performer Greta Bradman.

The first TCMF since 2019 features some of Australia's best musicians performing masterpieces by the likes of JS Bach and Liszt, as well as a decent helping of contemporary works.

Big hART and Ngarra Burria have been recognised for their innovation, while several Australian artists including Genevieve Lacey will perform at the conference in Hannover.

An amazing coupling of Katy Abbott and Frederic Rzewski transported its audience to new worlds of possibilities within political commentary, demolishing the old adage that ‘music is beyond politics’. 

The violinist discusses his new group’s origins, the repertoire they most enjoy, their experience at this year's Canberra International Music Festival, and whether a composer can recreate a painting through music.

This wide-ranging program perfectly reflects Canberra Festival's overarching theme, even if one did have to work to see the links.

Open house as Australian Chamber Orchestra unveils its state-of-the-art new base.