Stephen Hough aces the sternest tests for a classical pianist in the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra's celebration of Russian music.

Why does Rachmaninov remain so popular with audiences? Pianist Stephen Hough discusses the composer-pianist’s turbulent career.

The Australian singer-songwriter’s 30th album, My Life is a Symphony, released this month, is a personal look at her four-decade career.

The memorable premiere of a new musical landmark, Elena Kats-Chernin’s violin concerto, featuring a wondrous performance by violinist Emily Sun.

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.