Bychkov's new Mahler Five puts all the others in the shade.

Internationally renowned organist Joseph Nolan joins WASO for a blistering assault on music by Barber and Saint-Saëns, with Asher Fisch also leading a gorgeous account of Respighi's The Fountains of Rome.

QSO Principal Double Bassist Phoebe Russell proved mighty indeed as the soloist in Paul Dean’s sparkling new Concerto for Double Bass and Orchestra.

This month features a striking operatic debut, the latest pianistic fireworks from Aussie-born barrister Paul Wee, plus outstanding new releases from Krystian Zimerman and Hilary Hahn.

Robert Veel argues that applause for individual musicians now overshadows the performance itself.

Why do post-concert celebrations so often revolve around alcohol? asks Guy Noble, who is thinking of trading a glass of bubbly for an iced doughnut.

The latest arts appointments and departures.

ARCO’s debut disc is a fitting, ebullient tribute to founder, Richard Gill.

Australian Brett Dean has received an award for his song cycle Madame ma bonne soeur, with Thomas Adès, Judith Weir and Rebecca Saunders also among the winners.

Paul Dean and Elliott Gyger have taken home this year's Paul Lowin Prizes, presented at a ceremony that also included the Peggy Glanville-Hicks Address.

Hugh Robertson, the Orchestra’s Editorial Manager and former Limelight Deputy Editor, reveals what he is most looking forward to next year.

Chauvin brings athleticism and beauty to six of Vivaldi’s best.