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Australian soprano Eleanor Greenwood is about to make her role debut as Elisabetta in Maria Stuarda for Melbourne Opera. She discusses her career, her ambitions and singing bel canto.

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

The Australian Festival of Chamber Music celebrates works that provoked audiences to make mayhem.

Deborah Cheetham Fraillon plans to restore the arts to their pride of place, and to give young artists a much-needed confidence boost.

London-based Australian soprano Helena Dix talks about overcoming her fears and sitting for a portrait entered into this year's Archibald Prize.

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

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.

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

Cameron Lam continues his instrument-focused series in this month’s Aussie Art Music playlist, with a spotlight on the piano.

Mythology, sexuality and even gravity are up for re-examination in Holding Achilles, a production which has taken its makers in new and demanding directions.

What do our opera and dance companies have on offer in the year ahead?