The opening night performance of the first and third symphonies gets the MSO's Beethoven Festival off to a brilliant start.

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's Beethoven Festival is set to be a test for string players – and a rare opportunity to experience the musical evolution of a genius.

Another Aussie band stands in solidarity with pianist Jayson Gillham as he prepares to take the orchestra to the Federal Court.

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

The Silver Screen continues its allure after almost a century.

Cellist Steven Isserlis demonstrates what a consummate artist’s total commitment to a composer's vision looks and sounds like.

The pianist's legal team is charging that Melbourne Symphony Orchestra violated human and workplace rights enshrined in state and federal law.

Decades of funding cuts have created a chasm between the priorities of arts company boards and artists, argues Heather L. Robinson. We'll all pay the price.

The Sydney Conservatorium's Laura Case delves into the logical and historical reasons for the large number of violins in a symphony orchestra.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

Guy Noble asks whether artists have the right to free speech, or if it depends on the context. And why are Australian arts organisations having such trouble retaining cultural leaders?