A disc of Donizetti gold, a Mahler 3 from the Czech Philh and the best in homegrown chamber music. Simon Rattle’s latest Creation is the icing on the cake.

The latest arts appointments and departures.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

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

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

As Guys & Dolls opens on Sydney Harbour, Musical Director and Supervisor Guy Simpson discusses his new arrangement of Frank Loesser’s iconic score.

Chamber group leader Kathryn Selby talks to Limelight about the art of selling the new – and the moment all pianists must eventually face.

For Nick Russoniello, live performance should always be "extreme". In a national tour, he puts his money where his mouth is.

Composer Melody Eötvös talks about her new piece for Ensemble Q, inspired by Roman ruins in Spain and her "incredibly nerdy" hobby.

The Spanish counductor and countertenor on reconstructing a baroque gem.

Talking to Limelight ahead of what is only his second Australian tour, seventies superstar Gilbert O'Sullivan remains a songwriter above all else.

Cameron Lam returns to musical adventures from Western Australian composers, performers and improvisers in this month’s Australian Art Music playlist.