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Classical Music, Instrumental, Orchestral
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Playing Up: The Trombone with Jörgen van Rijen

A childhood dream led Dutch musician Jörgen van Rijen to Amsterdam’s Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, where he is the Principal Trombonist. But first, he had to grow into his instrument, literally.

March 23, 2026
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Opera, Orchestral
features

On the Record: April 2026

This month mezzo-soprano Kitty Whately rediscovers the remarkable Madeleine Dring, plus contemporary works by Kalevi Aho, Daniel Bjarnason and Dan Walker, and operas by Lully and Vivaldi.

March 23, 2026
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Opera, Theatre
features

On Stage: the events you need to see in April 2026

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

March 23, 2026
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental
features

Listen to the Australian Art Music playlist: March 2026 – New & Recent Releases

This month, Cameron Lam’s Australian Art Music playlist showcases the latest Bandcamp releases across local Classical, Jazz, and Sound Art.

March 12, 2026
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
features

On the Record: March 2026

This month features Elsa Dreisig, a soprano of prodigious talents, Allan Clayton singing Winterreise and orchestral music, some familiar, most not.

February 23, 2026
Classical Music, Instrumental
features

Daniel Verstappen: Belgium’s bridge-building “ambassador”

Daniel Verstappen's Sydney Opera House performance invites listeners into a world where diverse musical traditions come to an understanding.

February 9, 2026
Classical Music, Instrumental
CD and Other Review

Review: Chopin Etudes (Jayson Gillham)

Beauty and power triumph in Gillham’s Chopin Etudes.

January 28, 2026
Classical Music, Instrumental
CD and Other Review

Review: Beethoven: The Late Piano Sonatas (Paul Wee)

Pianist-lawyer Wee plans his flag firmly atop Beethoven’s Himalayan peaks.

January 26, 2026
Instrumental
Live Review

Review: Ludovico Einaudi: The Summer Portraits Tour (Arts Projects Australia)

Evocative melodies, immersive soundscapes and flawless technique keep the audience rapt and on its feet.

January 24, 2026
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral
features

Listen to the Australian Art Music playlist: January 2026 – “Hello, World!”

This month, Cameron Lam’s first Australian Art Music playlist on Bandcamp showcases 13 pieces, new and old, from across local Classical, Jazz, and Sound Art.

January 14, 2026
Classical Music, Instrumental
CD and Other Review

Review: Bach: Goldberg Variations (Yunchan Lim)

A Goldberg for the ages as superstar pianist turns his talents to Bach's masterpiece.

January 9, 2026
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Opera, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
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On the Record: January/February 2026

This month features a new deal for Vasily Petrenko, blockbusters from John Wilson and Fabio Luisi, Víkingur Ólafsson’s latest piano odyssey and beguiling songs by Rebecca Clarke.

December 19, 2025
Classical Music, Instrumental
CD and Other Review

Review: Opus 109 (Víkingur Ólafsson)

Ólafsson circles late Beethoven with typically revelatory results.

December 16, 2025

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