ACO's 50th birthday is cause for celebration, says Richard Tognetti, but no reason to sit on one one's laurels.

A nuanced reading of Mozart’s score by conductor Zoe Zeniodi and impressive house debuts by Nardus Williams and Filipe Manu make this Così sparkle.

British-Italian tenor Freddie De Tommaso is the real deal. He talks to Jo Litson ahead of his Australian debut.

Pinchgut's superlative specialist cast of singers polish Handel's 1715 hit to a dazzling shine.

Dietrich Buxtehude's consideration of the body of Christ upon the cross is brilliantly performed by Pinchgut's gilt-edged ensemble.

Updated to 1953, and with an Aussie Elsie, this good-looking production misses too many opportunities.

With an Australian premiere by Legrenzi and a masterpiece by Handel, the company continues its tradition of breathing new life into unknown or rarely performed works.

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

Australia's first-ever period-instrument presentation of The Creation reveals the fresh vitality and range of colours in Haydn’s score.

An Aussie Josephine is just one of the rippers as G&S meets Morecambe and Wise.

Pinchgut At Home will feature recordings of four of Pinchgut’s acclaimed recent productions in a digital season running until the end of the year.

Mitchell Butel’s witty direction gives early Cavalli an enticing 21st-century makeover.