Rrawun Maymuru and Nick Wales discuss their new work for the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, which includes live singing in the Yolŋu language.

Laura Murphy’s musical The Lovers was first staged by Bell Shakespeare in 2022. She talks to us as Shake & Stir Theatre Co presents a new production.

Xuefei Yang was the first guitarist to graduate from a Chinese conservatoire. She explains why she hopes her current tour will take audiences on a journey.

State Opera South Australia’s Artistic Director Dane Lam and director Rodula Gaitanou talk about their new production of Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette.

After a recent European tour, Guy Noble ponders the delicate balance of accepting applause and the awkwardness of excessive curtain calls.

Comparing Mozart to heavy metal, Queensland Ballet’s Artistic Director describes himself as a musical sponge.

This month features a new opera by Jake Heggie, dramas by Handel and Bantock, Sheku Kanneh-Mason and a treasurable new symphony by Mark Isaacs.

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

A round-up of our recent news reports.

The founding Director of The Tallis Scholars, Britain’s revered early music vocal ensemble, discusses the group’s return to Australia.

Morgan Pearse chats about his forthcoming engagements, including playing Mercutio in Roméo et Juliette for State Opera South Australia.

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