Carl Vine introduces his new clarinet quintet for Omega Ensemble, inspired by the cooperation, collaboration, and mutual understanding he experienced as a mentor for the ensemble's CoLAB program.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

This month, we lead with gripping string quartets from the greatest composer nobody knew for years, plus a century of outstanding music by women, both home and away.

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

The latest arts appointments and departures.

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

The marriage of music and breathtaking landscape proved a magical experience for audiences, and for the musicians and singers.

Mary Finsterer takes us on a journey through time and space in her new opera Antarctica.

As Opera Australia searches for a new Artistic Director, Peter Tregear argues that it’s time for the company to find a fresh artistic vision predicated on the belief that opera has something important to offer the public.

The piano leads the field with front runners Mitsuko Uchida and Leif Ove Andsnes, but first an auspicious start to a brand new Mahler cycle.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

Jonas Kaufmann discusses playing Lohengrin, losing himself in a part, and how to sing pianissimo for sustained periods.