Miriama Young explains how she was inspired by Beethoven’s Ninth when she was commissioned by Canberra Symphony Orchestra.

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

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

Brock Imison, Principal Contrabassoon with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, explains the appeal of the “weird” instrument.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

John Adams conducts his Gold Rush opera, Janine Jansen thrills with Prokofiev and Sibelius, there are chamber music rarities and a new Gerontius on the block.

Australian composers established and emerging shine on debut outing 'Tangent'.

Paul Wee prosecutes the case for two Romantic concertos.

Composers Elena Kats-Chernin, Elliott Gyger, Cheryl Durongpisitkul and Mindy Meng Wang among this year's finalists.

Jansen and Mäkelä negotiate fire, ice, irony and lyricism.

Acclaimed Australian composer Liza Lim has been named Composer of the Year at Germany's prestigious classical music awards.

Russian piano virtuoso Alexander Melnikov shows why he is the go-to man for Shostakovich.