The Drover’s Wife becomes an opera in a new collaboration between Leah Purcell and George Palmer
The Drover’s Wife, Leah Purcell’s retelling of Henry Lawson’s 1892 short story, is getting the operatic treatment. 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…
Emma Thompson stars in a new film made for an orchestral performance of Holst’s The Planets
It’s not every day you bring together Hollywood royalty like Emma Thompson, a live Australian orchestra, and music…
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 journey of Aled Jones from a boy soprano to consummate artist
Aled Jones became famous at just 15 years old, after his recording of Howard Blake’s Walking in the…
From screen to symphony: Joff Bush on Bluey’s new orchestral album and music from the hit series
Even if you don’t have little ones in your life, there’s a very good chance you can sing…
How award-winning pianist Andrea Lam learned to let go of perfection
When Andrea Lam’s wildly expressive hands are not flying across the keys — as they have done since…
Who is Anna Lapwood, the content creator bringing organ music to millions on social media
Anna Lapwood loves cheese and likes film music. At 30, Lapwood is also possibly the world’s most famous…
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…
How the ABC Young Performers Awards helped launch the careers of these Australian musicians
The ABC Young Performers Awards have been running since 1944. The competition has launched the career of some…
Musical Matches: Harpist Emily Granger and composer Tristan Coelho
This Valentine’s Day, Emily Granger will premiere a new Harp Concerto with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, written for…
Former and current presenters share 50 years of memories at ABC Classic
ABC Classic is turning 50 years young on Saturday January 24. Guide to listening: Celebrating 50 years of…