British viola virtuoso Lawrence Power chats with Steve Dow about Isles of Light, the concert he has programmed, directs and performs in for the Australian Chamber Orchestra, and why he believes there’s such a strong viola tradition in the British Isles.
A new album uses period instruments and imaginative arrangements to explore the songs of Sir Arthur Sullivan as they might have been heard in their day. Clive Paget talks with its conductor John Andrews.
This month features Mahler from Bychkov and Runnicles, Pappano’s Planets, a Beethoven project completed, and choral discoveries from a distant branch of the Bach family tree.
As a young pianist, Guy Noble played at a fair few corporate gigs and opera fundraisers. He explains why they were some of his most depressing experiences as a performer.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
The latest arts appointments and departures.
This month’s performance highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.
A round-up of our recent news reports.
Mark Wigglesworth says Henk de Vlieger’s orchestral synthesis captures the drama – not just the highlights – of Wagner’s epic Ring Cycle.
Composer and broadcaster Stephen Adams' new work with The Music Box Project explores "radio as a cultural and social experience".
Violist Ella Beard talks through their brand new commissioning project, which sees the premiere of three new works that address child sexual abuse.
Lucas Debargue makes his Australian debut as a virtuoso pianist and as an ambassador for a more open, less fearful musical culture.
Elizabeth Younan’s String Quartet No. 1 takes centre stage as the Australian String Quartet launches a national tour exploring intimacy, expression and connection.
