Master of affect and effect, offers juicy climaxes and hummable tunes.

Your essential coast-to-coast guide to the Australian music being played on our concert stages this month.

Are Australian orchestras and musical institutions genuinely embracing Indigenous voices?

Shostakovich responded to the political world around him in his compositions. We look at why his music remains as vital and relevant as ever.

American mezzo Joyce DiDonato is known for her musical versatility and her advocacy. She talks her love for Berlioz and commitment to opera.

Brian Maloney is Principal Percussion at the West Australian Symphony Orchestra. He explains what makes the vibraphone special.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

Chauhan’s Tchaikovsky survey goes from strength to strength.

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

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

Fifty-three small-to-medium arts companies granted multi-year support in a "record investment" from Arts Queensland.

This month, Cameron Lam’s Australian Art Music playlist seeks out shiny and new Classical, Jazz, & Sound Art by local composers.