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

Cameron Lam explores the string quartet in this month's playlist of Australian art music.

A Belgian choreographer and Gluck make perfect bedfellows, Schnittke wins a convert and Osmo Vänskä delivers an unforgettable Mahler 10.

From Montéclair to Martinů, lesser-known works are much in vogue as the new year gets into its stride.

Clive Paget recommends an Australian Butterfly, a resurrected Austrian miracle and six of the best from Belgium.

Clive Paget recommends modern masterpieces from the Met, Rattle’s damnable Faust, and a seven-year-old Yo-Yo.

Seraphim Trio has explored the history of the piano trio in a recording project for ABC Classic. Pianist Anna Goldsworthy explains why this “motley crew” of instruments creates such great tension

The Australian composer discusses the upcoming world premiere of a work inspired by the elusive, nocturnal bird.

The greatest voices of all time. Why women in the ballet industry are at a turning point. Charlie Chaplin's secret life. Andreas Ottensamer. Bach.

Hector Berlioz died 150 years ago this month. His music was largely ignored for more than 80 years after his death, his maverick style misjudged as eccentric, outlandish and even amateur. We pinpoint the event that led to a true appreciation of his genius.

The composer tells us about his avian collaboration with singer-songwriter Paul Kelly, which features settings of poetry by the likes of Judith Wright, Emily Dickinson and John Keats.

Keen to raise the profile and expand the repertoire of the classical guitar, Matt Withers formed the Australian Music Composition Competition, and has recorded the 2018 winning works on a new album.

Once again, we asked our reviewers and readers to vote for the Australian and International Artists of the Year. But this time, we have chosen critics’ and people’s choice awards.

The September 2018 issue of Limelight Magazine features a celebration of Jørn Utzon's mighty Sydney Opera House, Composer of the Month Peter Sculthorpe, and much more.

The August 2018 issue of Limelight Magazine features the thrilling ride to international Wagnerian glory of Australian Heldentenor Stuart Skelton.

After winning the first 2018 season of 3MBS’s The Talent, the New Zealand-born flautist tells us why collaborating with peers and performing the music of living composers is so important to her.