Alice Chance explains why she's always had a soft spot for HIPsters, and her delight in writing four Baroque Sonatas for Evergreen Ensemble, which she compares to scribbling recipes on napkins and tossing them to capable chefs.

Cameron Lam explores Australian music written for brass instruments, from tubas and trombones, to double bell trumpets and a 19-century ophicleide.

Antony Pitts leads The Song Company Apprentices through a stirring program of works from Antoine Brumel to Alice Chance.

Recorder virtuoso Alicia Crossley presents the results of her commissioning project, presenting new works by some of Australia's finest female voices.

The gut-string evangelist explains her trio's blend of ancient, modern, and just a bit of trad.

Why has classical music been so slow to incorporate electric instruments?

Myee Clohessy discusses this year’s ambitious Bowral Autumn Music Festival.

The national vocal ensemble has announced its program for next year, including a MainStage performance of Brahms' A German Requiem, intimate recitals in its Close-Up series, and more adventurous Underground performances.

November’s playlist us brings up to date with the slew of new releases (and digital re-releases) over the past couple of months. There’s an exciting range from contemporary classical, jazz and sound art from composers who have featured before and some new faces.

The breadth of the finalists for this year's Art Music Awards are a testament to the strength and resilience of Australia’s artists, despite the past year of cancellations and uncertainty due to COVID-19.

Alice Chance and Joseph Newton discuss getting an aerial makeover with the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra in Chatswood.

Curated by Cameron Lam, this month's playlist of Australian art music features new music from 2021 Art Music Fund recipients and the first of the ABC's Fresh Start Commissions.