The American mezzo-soprano is making her Australian debut in Mahler 3 with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. She just wishes she could have brought her dog.

After his Lorenzo Guadagnini was stolen in 2003, cellist Alban Gerhardt bought a beaten-up 1710 Matteo Goffriller – a challenging instrument to play because it’s so large.

Kate Llewellyn’s new poem Faith has been set to music by Anne Cawrse for the Adelaide Chamber Singers, who will perform it at the Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art.

Australia’s disco queen is currently playing Teen Angel in Grease. She explains why her recent gospel album feels like a homecoming.

A Finnish find features as our Recording of the Month, plus Tognetti’s resounding Beethoven, Vänskä’s blockbuster Mahler and a perfect pairing of Whitwell and Withers.

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

Pondering the passion in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, Guy Noble discovered the composer was something of an Italian stallion.

The latest arts appointments and departures.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

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

Ahead of his Australian tour, the Canadian electronic musician talks his live setup and the philosophy behind his music.

The improvisational legends are about to embark on an Australian tour. Bassist Lloyd Swanton talks how they build a new set every time.