Why Finnish concert pianist Paavali Jumppanen was drawn to ANAM.

Musicals, opera, film scores, classical guitar and the incomparable Stephen Sondheim are all part of the rich musical tapestry that inspires the State Theatre Company South Australia Artistic Director.

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.