Classical Music

Video game composer Masayoshi Soken shares how he makes his music part of the full gaming experience.

Your guide to listening for music of reflection and rejuvenation on ABC Classic across Holy Week, Passover and Easter, as well as the music inspired by nature across the long weekend.

Abel Selaocoe's brother once told him that playing the cello would change his life. He was absolutely right. Today, he's an international sensation. 

Fake musical discoveries and a prodigy of old age are some of the pranks pulled by musicians over the past 150 years. Why did they do it?

Music lovers show how special musical memories are, with recollections going back decades. Here's how music from childhood can form lifelong memories

Musicians have been making music about global events and complex societal issues for centuries. What do they bring to the conversation?

Liza Lim has had phenomenal success internationally. Her new concerto is about to be performed in Melbourne by one of the world's best cellists.  

Women have been making great music for centuries. Two radio festivals on ABC Classic and ABC Jazz are a chance to hear more of it.

Max Richter writes music about issues that affect us all, from getting a better night's sleep, to the importance of defending human rights. And people are listening.

Learning music can increase children's capacity for persistence and resilience. Here's how to set them up for success when they start their musical journey.

From Bradley Cooper to Angelina Jolie, many A-list actors are stepping into adaptations of the classical music world. What do they have to do to give a convincing performance?

These mature-aged students prove you can study music at any age. They share tips on how to set yourself up for success.

Mozart and Chopin wrote their music hundreds of years ago. In recent months, their music was still being discovered in archives, and we can now hear what it sounds like.

From Aussies like Simone Young trailblazing on the world stage through to the improvisatory genius of Bill Bailey, 2024 was a great year for music.

It’s hard to imagine Christmas without Christmas carols. Here are some of the history and traditions, as well as recommendations for your Christmas playlist.

Get into the Christmas spirit with concerts for the season from Australia and around the globe.

As a kid, Rachel Kelly saw "all the other girls play the flute" but after battling to make a decent sound on that, turned to the tuba — and now is doing what no other woman has done before.

Deaf artists Dame Evelyn Glennie and Raymond Antrobus are busting the myth that they live in a world of silence. A new album opens their sound world.

From being inspired by seeing Dame Joan Sutherland perform to carving her own path, Deborah Cheetham Fraillon AO reflects on her achievements and her drive to help others.

Margaret Sutherland made a significant contribution to Australia's music and arts scene, despite the challenges of being a woman and composer through the mid-20th century.