As he prepares to deliver talks at the Australian Festival Chamber of Music, musical polymath Stephen Johnson discusses the music of Shostakovich.

With his first musical about to open at Melbourne Theatre Company, Tom Gleisner tells us how much he’s enjoyed the creative process.

The much-loved actor has just written a captivating memoir. Here, she reveals that she listens to music when preparing a stage role.

KLASSIK underground founder Tahlia Petrosian believes that a broader approach to classical music sows the seeds for a thriving future.

Every time the Vienna-based Australian soprano Alexandra Flood returns home, young singers seek her advice about art song. Now she’s establishing a festival to ensure its future.

Anne Cawrse explains how three Australian women inspired her new concerto for marimba and orchestra.

The Australian Chamber Orchestra’s Maxime Bibeau explains how he came to play a 1585 Da Salò bass that "sings with everything else around."

While appreciating the convenience of digital music, Guy Noble has begun embracing LPs again and loves the sound, even though classical music is disc-heavy.

Osmo Vänskä’s Mahler cycle continues with a sublime Ninth, quirky programs from Zubin Kanga and Anna Prohaska, and a Rota rarity.

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

The Australian concert pianist discusses competing in this year’s Sydney International Piano Competition, dubbed The Sydney.

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