Discover our 2021 Artists of the Year, learn about Simone Young's plans for the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and explore the must-read books for music lovers this summer.

What will Simone Young bring to the Sydney Symphony Orchestra as its new Chief Conductor?

Features this month include summer reads for music lovers, the Limelight Artists of the Year for 2021, the transformation Simone Young will bring to the SSO, and Henry Handel Richardson's love of music and her treasure trove of songs.

Simone Young's first official program includes Fidelio in concert and Mahler Two, which celebrates a return to the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall in July.

The worsening COVID situation in the eastern states has led to more cancellations this week, with events cancelled or postponed across NSW, Victoria and Queensland.

Joseph Tawadros and Katie Noonan have taken home the Classical and Jazz trophies at the 2021 AIR Awards for their recent ABC albums.

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

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

The Australian Festival of Chamber Music, the OA Sydney winter season, and the Bangalow Music Festival are among the numerous cancellations as COVID restrictions remain in place in NSW and Victoria.

The new study by the Donne – Women in Music foundation, analysing the music played by 100 orchestras from 27 countries during the 2020-21 season, highlights the lack of representation.

Ahead of a solo with the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra, Brian Nixon explains why you will often see the timpanist with an ear close to the drum.

Paul Goodchild retires from the Sydney Symphony Orchestra after 41 years.