As well as announcing the departure of its ED, The Australian Ballet has released its 2021 Annual Report and raised concerns about the significant impact when Melbourne's State Theatre is closed for three years.

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

The first announcement of shows includes an opening night tribute to Gurrumul and performances by Darwin Symphony Orchestra, NT Dance Company and The Australian Ballet.

This month's features include profiles of Australian choreographer Stephanie Lake and didge virtuoso William Barton, an interview with Mary Finsterer about her new opera Antarctica, Dr Anita Collins on why music makes us feel so good, and Peter Tregear on the winds of change at Opera Australia.

Kunstkamer is a masterpiece and this production by The Australian Ballet exceeds all expectations, proving a triumph for AD David Hallberg and the dancers.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

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

The Telstra Rising Star and People's Choice Awards were presented during the curtain call at the Sydney opening of The Australian Ballet's Anna Karenina.

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

Christopher Gordon explains how he accidentally ended up releasing a double album of his own chamber music compositions, spanning 36 years.

This new production, co-produced with Joffrey Ballet, has finally arrived in Melbourne to the great excitement of the audience.

As nations around the world enact economic sanctions, cultural organisations are taking action against supporters of Vladimir Putin.