Composer, violist, and conductor Aaron Wyatt became the first Indigenous person to conduct an Australian state orchestra during a Melbourne Symphony Orchestra outdoor concert.

We celebrated John Williams's 90th birthday and his enormous musical contributions. Watch Dan Golding explain what makes his most famous movie themes so special, from Jaws to Harry Potter.

We celebrated 90 years of the ABC with 90 great classical concerts from 90 years of Australian music-making on your ABC.

As war broke out in Ukraine, musicians tried to bring hope and raise awareness of the situation faced by the people of Ukraine.

We celebrated International Women's Day with a special live performance from composer and pianist Belle Chen.

This year's Classic 100: Music for the Screen, was the biggest Classic 100 yet. Dan Golding explains why Australian's chose the galaxy far, far away as the greatest soundtrack ever.

Vanessa Hughes stepped away from Classic Drive for a little while to have a baby. She shared some of the classical music she was looking forward to sharing with her newborn.

We celebrated Ed on his wedding, after which he also took his wife's family name.

We commemorated the life of Queen Elizabeth II, a lifelong champion of music, who left a legacy of staunch support for composers and musicians.

Live music was back in 2022 with too many highlights to name. The Sydney Symphony re-opened the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall with Simone Young at the helm, Chineke! performed at Adelaide Festival, Zubin Mehta conducted the Australian World Orchestra, the Australian Chamber Orchestra opened a new concert venue in Pier 2/3 Sydney, and the talented Kanneh-Mason family toured Australia. 

We commemorate musicians who died in 2022, including: countertenor Max Riebl, trumpeter Paul Goodchild, violinist Alice Watten, composer Nigel Butterly, and violinist Beryl Kimber Leske. 

Margaret Throsby announced her retirement from the ABC, and reminisced about her many different roles with the organisation during her 55-year career.

Marking International Day of People with Disability, we explored what happens to musicians who have or acquire a disability, how concert halls are becoming more accessible, and some musicians with disability through history.

It’s back! After two years with no performances due to the pandemic, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has just made its long-awaited return to the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, and you can watch it on DVD.

We ended the note on a high as singers from around Australia and the world have came together in the 2022 Classic Choir to perform a new Australian Christmas carol arrangement of Oh Christmas Tree with new words by Clarence Slockee.