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

Bartók is the starter this month with Mahler, Rachmaninov, Bruckner and Respighi the substantial main course. Offenbach provides the perfect soufflé to finish.

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.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

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 features orchestral music by Dvořák, Weill and Vaughan Williams, plus a Hollywood epic and intriguing recitals from Igor Levit and Víkingur Ólafsson.

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

Blockbusters from Kaufmann and the Dude lead a stellar pack, but an exceptional month throws up plenty of other treasure, plus a remarkable Aussie debut.

This year’s ABC Classic 100 managed to unite an ornery group of people with its hilarious stock images and predictable choices.