Accordion virtuoso James Crabb unpacks his creative partnership with violinist Anthony Marwood ahead of Adelaide and Canberra performances.

Blending classical chops with jazz freedom, Hiromi is about to bring her electrifying improvisations to Australian stages.

Cameron Lam’s September playlist creates a listening experience that keeps speeding up, using local Classical, Jazz and Sound Art.

Mixing improvisation and silliness, Reuben Lewis and Emily Bennett bring seat-of-the-pants fun to schools via Musica Viva Australia's education program.

Two nights of fascinating music from rising stars and improvising veterans.

It’s common to experience mental imagery while listening to music, but new research from The University of Sydney shows it also makes our imagination more social.

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

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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.

Alice Topp’s first full-length ballet, Butterfly Effect, inspired by Madama Butterfly, is about to premiere at West Australian Ballet.

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