In the larger national festival ecosystem, the Adelaide Festival retains the original intent of those who set it up more than 60 years ago.

"In tune with the AYO and our mission." Pianist, conductor and educator Kimbali Harding takes over the reins of the Australian Youth Orchestra.

Fantastical Journeys and outstanding performances by US violinist Jennifer Koh and Finnish conductor Emilia Hoving.

Long-standing aficionado Stuart Maunder chats about Gilbert & Sullivan, their ongoing relevance and State Opera South Australia’s G&S Fest.

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.

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

A medical emergency and vocal problems couldn’t mar Christian Spuck’s monumental staging of Verdi’s masterpiece.

Jennifer Koh on racism and investing in the music of tomorrow.

What do our orchestras and choirs have on offer in the year ahead?

A concert combining vibrant orchestral colour with thoughtful reflection, featuring an outstanding performance from Canadian violinist James Ehnes.

From the power of choirs to the power of young people, the Adelaide Festival’s new Artistic Director Ruth Mackenzie shares her thoughts on next year’s program, and the future.

The culinary icon explains how she was brought up on music and can’t imagine a day without it.