A liturgical performance of Beethoven's masterpiece, exactly 200 years after its first hearing, reminds us that peace is always longed for, seldom found.

The Danish String Quartet violinist explains how the Prism series has been a rite of passage.

Australian Haydn Ensemble's latest tour reveals the telling detail in works we've become used to experiencing at scale.

Inspired by the big screen release of Chevalier, Limelight trawls the streamers and DVD shelves for the best cinematic explorations of the lives of classical music greats.

It’s not unusual for musicians to disregard much-discussed Beethoven's tempo markings and set their own pace. A new recording project sets a new low.

As he prepares for Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming People’s Choice and Fidelio concerts, Concertmaster Andrew Haveron talks to us about exploring new territory in the world of opera.

We explore the history of Fidelio, and talk to Simone Young and First Nations writer Tyson Yunkaporta about the Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s new concert version.

This month’s musical journey takes us from the choir stalls of Westminster Abbey to an eerily haunted music hall and winds up with a legendary blast from the past.

Roland Peelman explores the history and the joy of walking, and looks at whether it has a direct link to creativity.

Purcell may have been the most important British composer of his day, but his musical taste came from the Continent.

The English composer’s talent and versatility flourished in a city and era with a huge appetite for the arts.

From comedy to dark tragedy, the extraordinarily prolific Donizetti proved himself to be the master of all operatic forms.