The composer tells us about Rituals of Heartland, inspired by a magical, snowy childhood in Ukraine and her daughter's vivid imagination.

A muse to Chopin, Berlioz and Liszt, Pauline Viardot was also an accomplished singer, pianist and composer. We celebrate the long life of one of the 19th-century’s brightest stars.

Amy Hollingsworth, the new Artistic Director of Expressions Dance Company, launches her first season.

The Balkan superstar, known for his infectious, gypsy-inspired songs, and his message of peace, is about to perform some old and new songs in Australia.

The piano four-hands duo ZOFO tell us about their modern take on Mussorgsky’s musical gallery experience, which saw them commission 15 brand-new pieces based on artworks from around the world.

We spoke to the SSO's Associate Principal Trumpet ahead of concerts celebrating his 40-year anniversary with the ensemble.

Matthew Lutton directs the first professional staging of the epic play in two decades.

The conductor speaks to Limelight about an upcoming Canberra Symphony gala in memory of Richard Gill.

Before he embarks on a complete cycle of Bach’s solo works over a single day at the Canberra International Music Festival, violinist Kristian Winther tells us why he’s channelling the monster that never breathes.

The composer and soprano tells Jo Litson about Eumeralla, the first major Australian choral work written in an Indigenous language.

Featuring Ute Lemper, requiems, Rossini's Il Viaggio a Reims, ZOFO's new Pictures at an Exhibition, the Bolshoi Ballet and the AWO's Alexander Briger.

Three acts will present Australian music and musicians to the world as part of the Showcase Festival at the conference in Rotterdam.