As she prepares to perform in her own adaptation of The Shiralee for Sydney Theatre Company, Kate Mulvany discusses her life and work.

When Benjamin Grosvenor signed with Decca in 2011, he was their first British pianist in almost 60 years. He talks about the music on his forthcoming tour.

Sydney Dance Company’s Continuum includes a new work choreographed by Stephen Page to music by William Barton. We find out how it came about.

Comparing Mozart to heavy metal, Queensland Ballet’s Artistic Director describes himself as a musical sponge.

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

A round-up of our recent news reports.

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.

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

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.

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