In its fortieth anniversary year, the ASQ illuminates the string quartet genre with major works by Stanhope, Britten and Schubert.

This month features a new opera by Jake Heggie, dramas by Handel and Bantock, Sheku Kanneh-Mason and a treasurable new symphony by Mark Isaacs.

Auker dives in to discover what makes The Turn of the Screw so cinematic.

A brilliant concert celebrating contemporary and classical works for cello and piano also explored the cello’s sonic properties with advanced playing techniques.

The Singaporean conductor explains how one composer succeeded where many failed.

Hallé’s new broom sweeps the cobwebs from Britten’s ballet.

Essential holiday listening includes a Britten rarity, stunning recordings of Elgar and Tippett, a pair of oddball operas, and three outstanding discs of orchestral music by women.

One of Benjamin Britten's favourite voices, Luxon made over 100 recordings and was a champion of British song.

James Antoniou examines how music and poetry have interlocked through the ages and explores their collaborative potential.

The Hayes Theatre Co is about to stage its first opera. Director Craig Baldwin explains why he chose Britten’s The Turn of the Screw.

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra launches new label, thrilling recitals from the Cliburn winner and Piers Lane, plus Rattle’s Spring Symphony and a new Ring on DVD.

Opera Rara sheds light on a Donizetti rarity, mad scene for bass-baritone and all.