Jonathan Biggins talks to Deborah Jones about his new novel, Near Death in Venice  – the first in a cosy crime series.

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

The latest arts appointments and departures.

Hollis Taylor chats about her new work for Musica Viva Australia, co-composed with Jon Rose for the Latvian Radio Choir and recorder virtuoso Genevieve Lacey.

Bored with traditional cello training, Seattle-born Ruby Brallier discovered creative freedom in historical instruments, from the viola de gamba to a 300-year-old Baroque cello.

A seafaring debut from Beth Taylor, piano albums from Mitsuko Uchida and András Schiff, opera from Verdi and Handel and a Kurt Weill blockbuster.

Cameron Lam features movement and momentum in this month's playlist, looking at Australian Classical, Jazz, and Sound Art releases through the lens of drift.

During his upcoming Australian tour, the great Welsh bass-baritone will be sharing his favourite music and the knowledge he has accumulated over 40 years in the spotlight.

Despite feeling "a little bit excluded" from the world of jazz, violinist-composer Xani Kolac's new work for the Melbourne International Jazz Festival finds a sense of belonging.

Ahead of concerts in Melbourne and Sydney, Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Principal Bass Robert Nairn unpacks a world premiere 250 years overdue.

A monthly partnership between the Sydney Conservatorium and the MCA is giving fourth-year students a stage in front of an inspiring backdrop.

The Australian baritone explains what listeners can expect of his Schwanengesang with Erin Helyard.