The Assistant Artistic Director of the Australian Chamber Choir unpacks the many emotions audiences can expect to experience when listening to the choir’s Encores 2026 concert and album.

A demanding 20th anniversary program finds hope amid three profound meditations on mortality.

An evening that began with introspection ended in jubilation.

It’s 400 years since the death of John Dowland, the English composer, lutenist, singer (and spy). We trace his career with Iestyn Davies.

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

Piano postcards by Stephen Hough, orchestral works by Mahler and Sibelius, chamber music from home and abroad, and a makeover for the Eton Choirbook.

Sensitive singing and pianism bring Mahler’s early songs to vivid life.

Cameron Lam looks ahead to the latest and upcoming Classical, Jazz, and Sound Art releases across Australian in this month’s playlist.

Fascinating reconstructions bring to life a survivor of the ravages of the Reformation.

Fine performances illuminate contrasting sacred settings, though the program struggles to sustain dramatic purpose.

We trace the history of the soaring male voice from the 18th-century castrati to a reclaiming of some mezzo-soprano roles today.

A walk in this musical garden promises reflection and delight.