A finely sung, charming recital of French song from two of opera's most exciting stars.

In love with opera and each other, Nicole Car and her baritone husband Etienne Dupuis are in Australia for a recital tour, while Car also sings Peter Grimes in Concert with SSO.

A brilliant exploration of romantic pianism in its many guises.

Jayson Gillham and the ASO end their Beethoven Piano Concerto cycle with the 'Emperor', and another standing ovation.

Australian pianist Jayson Gillham gives a mesmerising performance, with Nicholas Carter and the ASO providing perfect support.

Learn how Lang Lang became a more rounded artist, brush up on Opera Australia's Brett Whiteley opera, and discover the rich musical history of Notre Dame.

This issue includes features on Lang Lang, Whiteley: The Opera, Gondwana Choirs, Notre Dame, Jayson Gillham, Sweeney Todd, and much more.

Set to play Beethoven's five piano concertos in June, Gillham talks about how the composer is at the centre of his musical existence.

When intimate goes epic: Gillham glows in Bach originals and transcriptions.

Nicholas Carter’s final year as Principal Conductor features a world premiere for Pinchas Zukerman’s 70th birthday, and Jayson Gillham playing five Beethoven piano concertos.

You’ll recognize these names: Jayson Gilham, Alex Raineri, Daniel de Borah, Amir Farid and Tony Lee. They have all won the Australian National Piano Award.

Musical sommelier Carl Vine gives us a taste of the vintages on offer in this year’s Festival program.