Who was Dame Joan Sutherland, and why was she called La Stupenda
Her name is emblazoned across some of Australia’s premier arts venues. But how did Dame Joan Sutherland become…
Bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel on Wales, fame and the future of opera
Few opera singers are as internationally celebrated as Sir Bryn Terfel, yet he still describes himself as “the…
ABC Classic reveals 2026 ABC Young Performers Awards finalists
Violinist Beatrice Colombis, cellist Charlotte Miles and pianist Dillon Chan have been selected as the three grand finalists…
Harry Connick Jr pens tribute to mother he lost as a 13yo
These days, Harry Connick Jr is well known as a Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician, singer, composer, actor,…
The National’s Bryce Dessner on teaming with Sydney Symphony for solo Australian tour
Bryce Dessner has always lived across two worlds. He is the guitarist and keyboardist in The National, one…
Australian singers Christopher and Miriam Allan connect across continents
How do you raise a musical child? What if she becomes more famous than you? For baritone Christopher…
Royal wedding cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason says music has power to teach young people empathy
Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, 27, gained international fame when he performed at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan…
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…
Meet CJ Jones: The 17-year-old Tasmanian who stole audiences’ hearts in The Piano
Seventeen-year-old Tasmanian pianist CJ Jones has learned a lot from his whirlwind journey on The Piano. Two lessons…
ABC Classic 100: Greatest of All Time — by the numbers
Since 2001, we’ve invited you to vote for the classical music you love, guided by a different theme…
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…
ABC Classic 100: Greatest of All Time — when it happens, how to listen and more
The votes are in, and the countdown of the ABC Classic 100: Greatest of All Time is nearly…