Saxophonist, composer, educator and jazz legend Sandy Evans explains how and why she moved from classical flute to soprano and tenor saxophone.

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

With two Recordings of the Month, a trio of American rediscoveries, operatic delights galore and the latest from the Kanneh-Masons, it’s a red-letter month on disc.

Why does classical music seem unable to keep up with the times?

The latest arts appointments and departures.

A series of up-close videos is an unexpected positive to emerge from the COVID crisis.

Meet the uniquely talented Icelandic pianist revitalising classical music.

What have our theatre companies programmed this year?

When Anna-Louise Cole first auditioned for the University of Melbourne, she was torn between playing cello and singing, but vocal studies won the day. Now the exciting young Australian soprano is to make her role debut as Turandot and, next year, Brünnhilde for Opera Australia.

What have our opera and dance companies programmed this year?

Guy Noble says it’s time to start making more of an effort to increase the representation of women composers on our stages.

What have our festivals programmed this year?