Under guest leader Shaun Lee-Chen, WASO pivots convincingly to historically-informed performance mode.

Johann Strauss II has always been popular, while also being dismissed by some as a composer of ‘light’ music. Yvonne Frindle takes up the cudgel on his behalf.

The latest arts appointments and departures.

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

An inspired program explores the furthest reaches of ecstasy and suffering.

Satu Vänskä delivers on the promise of "Fire and Finesse" in WASO concert with an ACO vibe.

Jenna Smith's appointment to a critical orchestral role blows a hole in the brass ceiling.

Your essential coast-to-coast guide to the Australian music being played on our concert stages this month.

From Stravinsky to Star Wars? What used to be thought of as a gateway to 'proper' symphonic music is now a mainstay of orchestral programming.

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

Johann Strauss II’s New Year’s Eve staple Die Fledermaus proves perfect for the batty times we live in.

Cameron Lam returns to musical adventures from Western Australian composers, performers and improvisers in this month’s Australian Art Music playlist.