Canberra Symphony Orchestra unpacks all shades of blue in a concert bursting with musical colour and intensity.

The composer describes the beautiful relationships behind the commissioning of his new work that draws upon the sense of awe at natural beauty.

Ahead of its premiere with the Canberra Symphony Orchestra, the composer discusses her new work, Kinds of Blue, and the inspiration that helped shade it.

Why does Rachmaninov remain so popular with audiences? Pianist Stephen Hough discusses the composer-pianist’s turbulent career.

The Australian singer-songwriter’s 30th album, My Life is a Symphony, released this month, is a personal look at her four-decade career.

The latest arts appointments and departures.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

Is it time to ditch star ratings? Shamistha de Soysa would be happy to see them go.

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

This month, Tim Mead’s Beauteous Softness does what it says on the can, there’s new music from First Nations composers, and classics from Benjamin Grosvenor and the Brodskys.

Matthew Manchester explains that there is still much to learn about an instrument once likened to a “choice castrato”.

The memorable premiere of a new musical landmark, Elena Kats-Chernin’s violin concerto, featuring a wondrous performance by violinist Emily Sun.