Andrew Ford explains how he was given permission to write his “free ramble”, which has its premiere at the Australian Festival of Chamber Music.

In its 40th year, ASQ launches a concert program with a masterful performance featuring the premiere of Vanessa Perica’s stunning string quartet.

Jazz polymath Vanessa Perica discusses her first-ever string quartet, about to receive its world premiere with the Australian String Quartet.

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

Cameron Lam returns to musical adventures from Western Australian composers, performers and improvisers in this month’s Australian Art Music playlist.

Dr Lou Bennett and Paul Stanhope’s song cycle about a repatriated baby girl's journey has a mesmerising Australian premiere.

Kronos Quartet's David Harrington talks to Limelight about his new Chamber Landscapes project for the Adelaide Festival, one that opens itself to all kinds of possibilities.

Ian Potter Foundation funding to be funnelled into expanding AFCM's regional reach and developing its programs for emerging and local musicians.

Michael Collins, Carolyn Sampson, Emily Sun and the Australian String Quartet among this year's artists playing the Aussie tropics.

Happy New Year, and welcome back to the Australian Art Music playlist! A monthly playlist of classical, jazz, experimental and electronic music by Australian composers, musicians and sound artists.

What do our small to medium ensembles have on offer in the year ahead?

Australian String Quartet light the skies with a trio of magnetic works.