As the Australian World Orchestra celebrates its 15th anniversary, its founders reflect on how it all began.

Hildur Guðnadóttir has become the go-to composer for film and TV. She has now composed a new work for the Australian Chamber Orchestra.

Cellist Charlotte Miles talks about returning home to perform as a soloist with the Australian Youth Orchestra and at this year’s Australian Festival of Chamber Music.

Australian baritone David Greco tells us why it’s so satisfying to have released historically informed recordings of Schubert’s three major song cycles.

The Australian-British pianist discusses his self-produced, two-piano recital tour, Keys to Life, performed with UK-based Jordanian-Palestinian pianist Iyad Sughayer.

Opera Australia’s Head of Music explains how he moved from playing classical piano to conducting opera, and why The Drover’s Wife is so powerful.

Guy Noble admits he’s not particularly keen to take the stage, so why is he presenting his show Guy Noble’s Very Serious Guide to Classical Music?

After 33 years, the Berlin Philharmonic’s Principal Horn, Stefan Dohr, remains faithful to his instrument, even after it took a tumble.

Now based in Basel, the Australian composer chats about her blossoming career and her role as the Australian World Orchestra's librarian.

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Samuel Cairnduff explores how political pressure, weak leadership and funding models are reshaping what Australian arts organisations dare to do.

Steve Dow talks with actors Googoorewon Knox and Guy Simon, and playwright Jane Harrison about her new play Bennelong in London.