Artists are approaching religion with ‘reverent irreverence’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Indie musician Alex Cameron is known for his transgressive lyrics. So when he started…
Five First Nations musicians redefining classical music in Australia
What happens when centuries-old classical music traditions meet 60,000 years of history? Across Australia, First Nations musicians are…
The legacy of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 and the composers who came after
Beethoven’s Choral Symphony No. 9 in D minor has once again topped the ABC Classic 100, being chosen…
The most influential female composers in history and today
You probably know the names of Bach, Beethoven and Brahms. What about women in classical music? Vote now…
Music quiz: Can you pick the classical music in these iconic movies?
Think you know music and film? Hollywood has been turning to classical music for cultural cachet since the…
As voting opens in the ABC Classic 100: Greatest of All Time, we explore how classical music is thriving
In February, actor Timothée Chalamet quipped in an interview, “I don’t want to be working in ballet or…
Eurovision 2026: What to know about the song contest
LONDON (AP) — The Eurovision Song Contest is turning 70, with a few political clouds hanging over its…
The ABC Classic 100 in Concert brings audience music picks to the concert hall and people’s homes
Every year, after Australian classical music lovers cast their votes and once the ABC Classic 100 countdown is…
The prescription-only drug fuelling classical music
Andrew Gillett, a viola player in his 60s, first took beta‑blockers about 30 years ago. “It wasn’t just…
Festival of Female Composers highlights growing momentum for women and gender diverse composers
In September 2015, when ABC Classic tracked who composed the music being played on air, female composers received…
K-pop girl group Twice talk ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘TEN’ and more
The only thing rarer than success in the global pop music industry is longevity. But K-pop girl group…
Guide to Listening: ABC Classic’s Festival of Female Composers and International Women’s Day on ABC Jazz
In 2026, ABC Classic marks 10 years of celebrating music by women, with its annual Festival of Female…