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

A child prodigy in the 1920s and a Decca artist in the 1950s and 60s, 97-year-old American pianist Ruth Slenczynska has now been re-signed by the label.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

The latest arts appointments and departures.

An eclectic month kicks off in Hollywood style with John Williams in Berlin, delivers a trio of early music gems, and ends with a ‘très jolie’ romp from the Opéra Comique.

Myee Clohessy discusses this year’s ambitious Bowral Autumn Music Festival.

Forced into box-ticking to be allowed to work (safely) at the Sydney Opera House, Guy Noble suddenly had an egotistical thought . . .

Joseph Tawadros recalls how he got hooked on the oud, and how the instrument – and the teaching of it – is evolving as it becomes more accepted into orchestras around the world.

Has the time come for us to take a serious look at the way we teach music to children?

After a gruelling few years writing songs for Broadway musicals, Eddie Perfect is happy to be back on the boards in 9 to 5 the Musical, and has plenty to say about critics.

Have COVID delays led to a more in-depth exploration of original ideas by contemporary music makers?

The Australian composer discusses his new oratorio Watershed: The Death of Dr Duncan, which premieres at the Adelaide Festival.