Paul Stanhope explains how he was inspired by the Indian Ocean when writing a new work for the West Australian Symphony Orchestra and WASO Chorus.

The Federal Member for Macquarie and the Australian Government’s Special Envoy for the Arts reflects on the role music has played in her life.

State Opera South Australia’s Artistic Director Dane Lam tells us why audiences should expect a thrilling joyride when The Magic Flute arrives in Adelaide.

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.

This collection of essays is a sophisticated meditation on virtuosity itself.

The Australian Music Centre turns 50 this year. Composer Vincent Plush, who was there at the start, recalls how it all began.

This month features operatic fantasies for cello, Shostakovich quartets, new albums from the Seraphim Trio and Andrea Lam, and the latest in Simon Rattle’s Janáček project.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

"It feels like my brain gets massaged," says Shimada, Principal Contrabassoon of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

In our 250th issue, Guy Noble explains how he came to write his monthly Soapbox column and how the ideas continue to flow.

In Europe for a series of high-profile appearances, the players of the Australian Youth Orchestra are making the most of the opportunity.