Affinity Quartet is the only all-Australian outfit competing in this year's Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition. Cellist Mee Na Lojewski gives us the low-down.

Linda Woolverton wrote Disney's Beauty and the Beast, and the book for the Broadway show. But she had to fight to make Belle strong, independent – and an avid reader.

Composer John Rotar creates "a lovely historical loop" in a world premiere performed by The Australian Voices.

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Though more research is needed, there is evidence that music is beneficial for people living with dementia. We find out what's on offer.

The star soprano is about to play all four heroines in Opera Australia's The Tales of Hoffmann. She discusses the formidable challenge ahead.

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.