Baroque specialist, harpsichordist and pioneering conductor of Handel opera passes at 80. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Lady Rattle talks about growing up Czech, managing diaries and bringing up a musical family.

The British-born violinist will lead the Perth-based orchestra from August. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

His nine symphonies rule today’s orchestral repertoire, yet their composer is still a mass of contradictions.

To celebrate the Austrian symphonist's birthday we recommend five recordings for your listening pleasure.

A new take on Strauss’ merry pranks lead to decidedly mixed bag. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

We catch up with the iconoclastic Chinese pianist taking music by the scruff of its neck.

Opera Australia look set to win big, with a total of 27 nominations across Opera and Music Theatre categories. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Award-winning film composer James Horner has died in a plane crash. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The $10,000 prize will be award during the 2015 Helpmann Awards ceremony in July. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Robertson shows a deep understanding of Wagner, but opera stars fall short of expectations. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Britten’s unflinching masterpiece, exploring the “pity of war”, makes for a deeply affecting ANZAC tribute. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in