Andrea Lam, Joseph Tawadros and William Barton are among this year's independent artists being celebrated for new releases.

Sixty projects to share in more than $1 million in funding; State Opera South Australia and Opera Hong Kong to partner up for Hansel & Gretel.

The Aussie conductor to lead the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and a team of acclaimed soloists.

A 1719 viola from Stradivari's golden period is now the most expensive instrument ever sold, 12 years on from its $45m price tag.

The famed Swiss contemporary music group is about to make its Canberra International Music Festival and Australian debut. Serge Vuille and Antoine Françoise unpack the program.

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

Joe Chindamo’s new concerto for the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra puts the pedal to the metal with drifter (and clarinettist) Dean Newcomb.

Four emerging composers will write a brand-new work for the ensemble to be premiered in the Sydney Opera House's Utzon Room.

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

Acacia’s sparkly French buffet takes the cake as an Orange Chamber Music Festival highlight.

Luminescence Chamber Singers is set to premiere a new, electronically infused program. AJ America breaks it down for Maddy Briggs.

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