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

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.

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

This month features operatic fantasies for cello, Shostakovich quartets, new albums from the Seraphim Trio and Andrea Lam, and the latest in Simon Rattle’s Janáček project.

"It feels like my brain gets massaged," says Shimada, Principal Contrabassoon of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

Making her Australian World Orchestra debut in its MAHLERFEST, violinist Sola Hughes is tuning up for a once-in-a-career musical experience.

ABC Classic’s Evenings presenter unpacks a musical journey that led him from piano and French horn to the national airwaves.

The latest arts appointments and departures.

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

Speaking to Limelight ahead of his solo recitals, Lang Lang unpacks a little of what's to come in the next 18 months of touring.

As he prepares to play Vaughan Williams’ Tuba Concerto, the ASO's youngest musician discusses his love of the low-pitched brass instrument.