Music

Richard Tognetti is exacting, virtuosic and at the helm of one of the world's best chamber orchestras. He sits down with Virginia Trioli to talk work ethic, what brings him joy and what irks him.

Whether it's on the concert stage, our screens, or at world events like the Olympics, music for the piano is all around us.

Brazilian police say a free concert on Rio's Copacabana Beach that drew millions of fans was the target of a bomb plot.

Millions of Australians know him as "that election guy", but ABC's outgoing chief election analyst is also an avid music lover, as Zan Rowe discovered.

Plus, Robert De Niro comes out in support of his daughter, Kendrick Lamar is heading to Ballarat, and quiz show Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation to return.

Two huge First Nations artist-led happenings are taking over the centre of Naarm/Melbourne this month, featuring Amos Roach, Kutcha Edwards, Miss Kaninna, Blackfire, Leonard Sumner and more.

Pop royalty Kylie Minogue has been honoured for her outstanding contribution to the Australian music industry at this year's APRA Music Awards. 

Financial support for artists, local content quotas for streaming platforms and AI regulation are on the agenda this election.

South Australia and New South Wales have introduced grassroots music programs to revitalise a struggling regional live music industry, and new research backs their initiatives.

Why musicians need to practise, how to get motivated and how to incorporate it into your family’s daily routine.

Every week, Sunday night six o'clock, Australians settled down to watch a show so famous even King Charles III made an appearance.

Yacht rock is as contentious as it is influential. This band wants to keep the fun parts of the genre alive.

One of New Zealand's most celebrated voices has embraced te reo Māori for his new album, arriving during a tumultuous time for Māori rights.

Fans are reeling over ticket prices for the superstar’s upcoming Australian tour, her first in 11 years.

Tim Michin's career has evolved from working as a jobbing musician to winning major awards for his Broadway and West End musical, Matilda. But he's still driven by seeing how much he can make his audiences feel.

The highs, lows and biggest surprises from the most talked about music festival on the planet.

Hobart-based performer Quin Thomson embarks on medical transition amid service shortages, as Tasmanian GPs working with trans and gender-diverse patients close their books.

Quin Thomson sings Thrushes accompanied by Sequenza ensemble with words by Adrienne Eberhard.

Ruby Gill was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, but now the musician calls Australia home. She talks about her new album, touring the country in a tent and the lessons we can learn from animals.

Adelaide's culture of music has garnered global recognition, but some arts leaders say there's a missing piece of the puzzle.