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

The Artistic Director of Queensland Theatre salutes a primary school music program, which has proved a real gift for life.

Ahead of his performance as Bluebeard for Opera Australia, the bass tells Limelight about the challenges of the role, singing in Hungarian, and his casting as Wotan in the upcoming Ring Cycle.

From Montéclair to Martinů, lesser-known works are much in vogue as the new year gets into its stride.

Creating a symphonic song cycle from Behrouz Boochani’s No Friend but the Mountains.

Jo Litson talks to producer Michael Cassel and two cast members about creating a distinctly Australian-looking production of Hamilton, and why that’s so important.

The 100th birthday of the revolutionary tango composer gives rise to a new ensemble in Brisbane, comprised of musicians from classical and jazz backgrounds.

The termination of the JobKeeper supplement at the end of this month could be disastrous for the arts.

Georgian composer Giya Kancheli, Polish-born violinist Ida Haendel, Spanish conductor Ataúlfo Argenta and historical opera highlights (including Kirsten Flagstad, Birgit Nilsson and Joan Sutherland) are among the treasures.

Ahead of his Australian debut as Oberon at the Adelaide Festival, the Brooklyn-born countertenor talks to Limelight about faith, politics, and how a raffle ticket changed his life.

Cameron Lam spotlights the flute in his latest playlist of new Australian music.

The composer tells us about music and emotion in her new work for guitarist Slava Grigoryan and the Southern Cross Soloists.