As a jazz-loving carpenter installs his new kitchen, Guy Noble wonders if classical musicians are too obsessed with the written note.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

Tristan Coelho introduces his new composition, written for his wife, harpist Emily Granger, and the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

Director Lee Lewis talks why she believes Yasmina Reza’s play ART is “lightning in a bottle”, particularly for the men in the audience.

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

The latest arts appointments and departures.

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

Celebrate the season in true Aussie fashion with a Christmas playlist from homegrown classical composers.

This month, a new musical based on Joan Lindsay’s classic Australian novel Picnic at Hanging Rock has its world premiere in New York.

"I don’t want to do a tribute act," says Ursula Yovich. "This is me telling her story and mine."

This month, Cameron Lam’s last Australian Art Music playlist on Spotify recaps 2025 releases before moving to Bandcamp in 2026.

Who are the Australian and international artists who most thrilled and entertained you this year? Check out the shortlists here.