In his new book, Alex Ross walks fearlessly into the snake pit of opinion and, in his words, “restores the magnificent confusion of what it means to be a Wagnerian”. In this extract, he looks at Wagner, women and love.

The popular ABC Classic presenter discusses quitting a science degree to train as a bass-baritone, his excitement at landing a radio job, and his new obsession with bird song.

Catch up on what's been in the Limelight with the top arts stories to recently make headlines.

To hell with masterpieces, says Phillip Scott.

While spending time in iso, Guy Noble realises he’s not very good at doing nothing – but says it’s worth every minute to be conducting a live concert.

The Festival de Ópera do Paraná in Brazil has become a headline cultural event, breaking down barriers and attracting wider and younger audiences.

The Australian composer tells us about his second album, which focusses on larger-scale choral and orchestral works.

Soundstream’s recent concert EMERGE emphasised new ideas, new methods, and new ways of interacting with music.

The winner of our 2020 Recording of the Year discusses Rameau, Debussy and Australia.

Playing the harp requires great physical coordination so a performance can be like walking a tightrope. But Alice Giles is exhilarated by its limitless palette of tonal variations.

Leading playwrights and directors talk about how to honour the original book, while breathing new life into it for the theatre.

Paavo Järvi talks to Clive Paget about his recording of Franz Schmidt's symphonies, Limelight's Recording of the Month in December.