The musical giant known for his wit and passion has passed away aged 69.

Summer concert highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.

Blockbusters from Kaufmann and the Dude lead a stellar pack, but an exceptional month throws up plenty of other treasure, plus a remarkable Aussie debut.

Zimerman and Rattle produce a Beethoven Piano concerto cycle for the ages.

Part Scandi-noir thriller, part Ancient Greek drama, Kaija Saariaho's Innocence makes for persuasive music theatre.

Sir Simon Rattle and bass-baritone Gerald Finley talk to Clive Paget about how Janáček spun something so profoundly philosophical out of a tale of foxes in a forest.

First hearings of two powerful symphonic statements.

Roth evokes the elements and a Spanish sojourn in a fine London survey.

A charming debut from Britain's most talented family of musicians.

Rattle leads a fine, modern recording of a Beethoven curiosity.

Bolstered by vivid leads and the LSO, Rattle’s second Vixen is his best.

Sheku’s Elgar sees him filling some very big shoes indeed.