On Air & Online: Radio and streaming in April 2026
This month’s performance highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.
Steve Moffatt’s earliest musical memories are of his father’s dubious tenor accompanying 78s of Gigli and Björling. As a local newspaper reporter in London, he covered Jimi Hendrix’s inquest. Now retired, he reviews concerts for Limelight and NewsLocal newspapers, where he worked as production editor.
This month’s performance highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.
Two scintillating performances under the baton of British conductor Alexander Soddy.
Luminescence shine a vivid light on Gesualdo’s astonishing dark masterpiece.
Percussion maestro Timothy Constable escorts us on a joyride through a year that changed everything.
Australian Haydn Ensemble frames some picture-perfect quartets as old Colonials watch on.
SPC's 2026 gets off to a steamy, Glorious three-pronged start.
From snotty noses to the glory of Tallis, Luminescence have it all covered.
Omega’s starry starry night reaches for the sky, with a flying circus thrown in.
Survey of new Aussie works shows opera is alive and kicking.
Inspired by Shakespeare, Salut! Baroque proves that music is the food of love.
Pianist-lawyer Wee plans his flag firmly atop Beethoven’s Himalayan peaks.
Jazzman Phillip Johnston focusses on a rich and fascinating silent movie era older than Hollywood.
A powerful and beautiful tribute to the victims of a war Australia won’t talk about.