The Russian pianist talks to Clive Paget about his personal journey with Scriabin, the challenges of the recording studio and why he’s desperate to get back to Australia.

Elena Carapetis writes about her updated Antigone, and the modern-day warriors that continue to be ignored by the powerful.

The noise of the city is an assault on the ears, says the aurally sensitive Guy Noble. But a beautiful voice is another matter.

Applauding too soon and leaving before the final credits roll robs you of the full experience, argues Christine Hinton.

Anna Dowsley fell asleep when she was taken to see her first opera but she still decided to train as a singer. Clive Paget talks to the Australian mezzo-soprano whose European career is taking off.

The big guns are out this month with box sets from Decca and DG, but other labels have plenty on offer, including an outstanding vocal recital from Nicky Spence.

Julian Meyrick explores the relationship between our national drama and our national life in his new book, and wishes more politicians, political economists and political journalists went to the theatre.

Concert pianist Simon Tedeschi has written his first book, Fugitive, “an undiluted portrait” of himself and the world he lives in, which he describes as a “prose poem”.

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

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When Stefanie Farrands, Principal Viola with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, picked up the viola for the first time she felt like she’d found herself.

The founder and Chair of the Hush Foundation tells us about the benefits of music, and Hush’s latest album.