One remarkable day at the Sydney Opera House reminds us that we shouldn't underestimate the public's thirst for classical music, writes Alexander Briger.

Newcastle's iconic Ocean Baths is the subject and the stage for a new play that can truly call itself 'immersive'.

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.

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

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

Small companies are “vital” to Australia’s arts ecology, given “so much opera is being dictated by finances” higher up the chain, says soprano Celeste Lazarenko.

Brian Maloney is Principal Percussion at the West Australian Symphony Orchestra. He explains what makes the vibraphone special.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

This month features music by Tchaikovsky, Bruckner, Holst and Britten alongside international labels featuring Australian composers Malcolm Williamson and Liza Lim.

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

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