Ahead of performances at the Canberra International Music Festival, French bagpiper Erwan Keravec talks about expanding the reach of his instrument.

Inspired by the big screen release of Chevalier, Limelight trawls the streamers and DVD shelves for the best cinematic explorations of the lives of classical music greats.

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

When it comes to playing Philip Glass, says the violinist, "Your fingers need to be a volcano, but your brain needs to be a freezer.”

Echoing the Baroque, the classical and the conceptually-driven works of Rachmaninov, Nicholas Britell's Succession score is one for the ages.

"For me this is totally, totally unbelievable.” Shanul Sharma sings the role of a personal hero in Philip Glass’s minimalist masterpiece Satyagraha.

Neuromusical educator Dr Anita Collins explains what happens in the brain when we listen to music, and how fireworks really explode when we play an instrument or sing together.

The Melbourne theatre stalwart talks about the unique proposition of playing the voice of Cohen in Australian Contemporary Opera Co's 'Book of Longing'.

Why has classical music been so slow to incorporate electric instruments?

The 12th-century nun’s influential work represents an important development in the history of music.

A new festival looks at women composers through the ages – and for once includes the token man.

Ahead of her first performance in 11 months, the New York-based pianist talks to Limelight about the allure of Philip Glass's music, which she will perform at the Sydney Opera House's Bennelong restaurant.