Anna Melville, former Head of Programming at the ACO, discusses moving countries during a pandemic to take up a role at City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, and the challenges for arts programming.

Known for his visionary, striking productions, Damiano Michieletto returns to Opera Australia with a new take on Offenbach’s The Tales of Hoffmann, which starts with Hoffmann as an old man in a bar, then travels through different episodes in his life.

Spanish maestro Jaime Martín should prove a hit as Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s new Chief Conductor.

Brett Dean helps riff on the Brandenburgs, Lise Davidsen cements a rising reputation and Rachel Podger delivers six new – yes new – Mozart sonatas.

Our Recording of the Month for July comes from American conductor Robert Trevino and the Basque National Orchestra, a remarkable album of orchestral works by Ravel. He talks to Clive Paget about the importance of the composer’s heritage and why this orchestra is uniquely placed to bring out the Basque in Ravel.

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

Welcome reissue of medieval music-making by a master and his mate.

British writer Sir Christopher Hampton discusses his two plays currently running in Australia, and his most important conversations ever.

Alexander Voltz explores one of history's most notorious unsolved crimes.

A rich trove of little-known songs brought to light by a smart young countertenor.

Likeable and gifted Spanish maestro Jaime Martín should prove a hit with musicians and audiences alike as Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's new Chief Conductor.

The art's for sale, from Stephen Hough's erotic surge to Nathaniel Boyd en plein air.