Percussionist Louise Devenish explains how oystershell and underwater video feature in a project exploring the history of Australian rivers.

Elena Kats-Chernin explains how her first violin concerto, written for soloist Emily Sun, draws on ideas she had just explored in a score for a German silent film set in the circus world.

Guy Noble ponders whether animals like classical music and admits he is glad we don’t share 100 percent of our DNA with chimps.

The Brodsky Quartet has an enviable track record for thinking outside the box. It explains what makes the quartet tick – and keep on ticking.

Andrew Macleod of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra explains how he fell in love with the flute and piccolo, and the differences in playing them.

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.

Biber’s Mystery Sonatas, Fabio Luisi’s Nielsen cycle impresses, and Matthias Goerne presents Schubert in Technicolor.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

The director of Melbourne Opera’s Ring Cycle recalls the classical input of her grandparents, and being astonished when she first heard an opera singer’s voice in rehearsals.

The latest arts appointments and departures.

Deep listening, First Nations works, deconstructed theatre and Afro-futurist performance among the highlights of Perth Festival 2023.