Simone Young is both maestro and master storyteller in this perfect reading of Die Walküre, with the SSO and an all-star cast at the top of their game.

Richard Tognetti’s adventurous tour marks the welcome return of two Aussie favourite singers, Stuart Skelton and Catherine Carby.

ACO feels like it’s in a good place, Richard Tognetti tells Limelight, ahead of a year encompassing music, dance and film.

As he prepares for Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming People’s Choice and Fidelio concerts, Concertmaster Andrew Haveron talks to us about exploring new territory in the world of opera.

Opera’s most dysfunctional of families gets searing staging and stellar vocals.

This month’s concert highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.

Simon Stone's sexting Tristan may be baffling but Skelton, Stemme and Rattle demand to be heard.

Virtual performances and moving acceptance speeches define a traumatic year.

Early music leads the pack; Skelton’s Grimes at last; in praise of unknown composers; and Christmas cheer, anyone?

Skelton’s Grimes, captured at last for posterity, heads an outstanding recording.

Superbly sung and beautifully acted, even if the concept remains somewhat impenetrable.

Amy Dickson, Joseph Tawadros, Katie Noonan & the Australian String Quartet, Richard Tognetti & Erin Helyard, and WASO, Asher Fisch & Stuart Skelton are this year’s nominees.