Insights and revelations abound in an essential read for opera lovers.

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

An ‘Elijah’ for our time: a ripping yarn well told.

The hottest tickets in European opera, the razzle-dazzle of Broadway, and a Tchaikovsky trifecta coming to a screen near you.

A sublime new recording of Handel’s Theodora, recitals from Véronique Gens, Roderick Williams and Michael Spyres, and a Russian blockbuster from Sir Antonio Pappano.

Barbarity and sophistication abound in Pappano's Russian adventures.

Australia's Sarah Snook rewarded for her 26-character turn in Sydney Theatre Company's international stage hit The Picture of Dorian Gray.

OA misses out for its Hoffman but Barrie Kosky awarded Best Director at the ceremony hosted in Warsaw.

This engrossing start to Barrie Kosky’s new Ring Cycle can be seen in Australian cinemas this month.

This new Il trovatore may not sit well with the purist, but this is one of the most interesting productions of the year.

A bracing Turandot with Alfano’s extended completion for the first time on disc.

Twelve newly commissioned pieces of music – including one by Andrew Lloyd Webber - will frame the Coronation of King Charles.