Ria Andriani is a Digital Producer at ABC Classic. She loves sharing stories of how music can change people's lives and how to make the music world more inclusive for everyone. Ria previously worked as a braille music producer. She spends her free time singing as a soprano.
A century after Joan Sutherland's birth, singers reflect on how La Stupenda's artistry, bel canto revival and Australian success continue to inspire.
Josh Hogan and Ned Beckley scored four wins for Tales from Outer Suburbia, while Lego Masters helped Adam Gock and Dinesh Wicks secure another Screen Music Award.
Raised on a sheep farm, Sir Bryn Terfel traces his journey from Eisteddfod contests to a royal coronation. He reflects on Welsh identity, opera and the next generation.
Jazz icon Dee Dee Bridgewater reflects on working with Sonny Rollins and Dizzy Gillespie, the songs she treasures, and why jazz still inspires her.
Violinist Beatrice Colombis, cellist Charlotte Miles and pianist Dillon Chan have reached the ABC Young Performers Awards Grand Final on November 3 at Sydney Opera House.
From sibling banter to performance anxiety, Isata Kanneh-Mason discusses family, learning from Elton John, and why classical music remains relevant to young people.
Minimalist music helped shape everything from Brian Eno's ambient music and electronic sound to Hans Zimmer film scores and Radiohead's atmospheric rock.
From obsessive practise to jazz greatness, John Coltrane built an enduring legacy, cemented by A Love Supreme, one of jazz's best-selling albums.
Bill Bailey talks about what makes Australia special, making music across language barriers, midnight rehearsals and preparing for a typewriter solo, jammed keys and all.
Deaf musicians have shaped classical music for centuries, but only recently have innovations like haptic vests and Auslan signers enabled deeper connections.
Grassroots music can open extraordinary doors, as Sydney Philharmonia Choirs members discovered when they performed at the BBC Proms in London's Royal Albert Hall.
Sir Anthony Hopkins opens up about music’s transcendental power, overcoming impostor syndrome, playing Hannibal Lecter and why “life is one long, long goodbye”.
The 2026 Art Music Awards has celebrated a culture of experimentation, collaboration and women composers in Australia. Here are all the winners.
Love it or dread it, Book Week is almost here. Try these low-stress costume tips inspired by this year's Symphony of Stories theme, celebrating books and music.
From Newcastle in NSW to Windsor Castle in England, Christopher and Miriam Allan carry their family’s love of music across generations and continents.
Oscar-winning composer Hildur Guðnadóttir never imagined global fame. Now she's written new music for the Australian Chamber Orchestra, inspired by Icelandic poetry.
Sheku Kanneh-Mason went viral performing at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding. He's captivated audiences since and is touring Australia this month.
From famous icons and musical terms to unusual instruments and classical influences in popular music, test your knowledge with this quiz.
From James Henry to Nardi Simpson, Aaron Wyatt, Adam Manning and Nina Korbe, here are First Nations voices making waves in Australia’s classical music scene.
The Piano taught CJ Jones about friendship and perseverance. He’s now set for his debut on the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra concert stage at the ABC Classic 100 in Concert.
Twelve young musicians, including pianists, string players, saxophonists and more, will compete in the live performance round for the ABC Young Performers Awards in August.
ABC Classic unveils a new theme by Nicholas Buc, joining iconic ABC jingles like the Majestic Fanfare to create a unified sonic identity across the network.
Beethoven's Ninth has topped the ABC Classic 100 countdown for the fifth time. We explore its mystique and shed light on composers following in Beethoven's footsteps.
From Hildegard von Bingen to Hildur Guðnadóttir, here are some of the most influential women of the music world in history and today.
From Illinois to New York to Australia, legendary trumpeter Miles Davis helped shape the direction of jazz with albums like Birth of the Cool and Kind of Blue.
