Brilliant recordings of works by Messiaen, Elgar, Schumann and Debussy – and of a near forgotten opera – top this year's poll of Limelight's critics.

The MCO and the Recital Centre's acoustics endow a stripped-back Messiah with the gravitas of a much bigger production.

ACC's 2025 season is a showcase of the ensemble's commitment to vocal artistry and innovative programming.

A consistently engaging, perfectly blended concert of changing moods, from Bach to the Beatles.

Competition was fierce but independent labels swept the board.

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.

Rizzi and Co reveal several other sides of a bel canto master.

St Mary's Cathedral Choir, the oldest musical ensemble in Australia, is gearing up to provide some much-needed Christmas spirit.

Devotional songs, Estonian chant and the "edgy modernism of Irish music" in the mix to be delivered by The Song Company in 2025.

Whether dark, smooth, complex, or sparkling – there’s bound to be something to your taste in this month's Australian Art Music playlist from Cameron Lam.

Finnish-Australian composer Erkki Veltheim crafts a shimmering aural tribute to the late Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu in a new album, Banbirrngu.