A new Melbourne Conservatorium of Music production brings Handel’s opera to life with period practice, fluid casting and youthful energy.
Canberra Symphony Orchestra partners with the Ricky Stuart Foundation to bring live orchestral music to ACT specialist schools.
A year of Beethoven, Mahler and Strauss and the premiere of a new Ross Edwards symphony among the highlights of Simone Young's sixth season leading the SSO.
A recently launched Keep Music Live campaign calls on producers and publicly funded arts organisations to resist treating live music as an optional extra.
Alex Turley takes home his first Art Music Award; Paul Stanhope, Anne Cawrse, Nick Russoniello and ELISION's Daryl Buckley among those honoured.
Researchers use machine learning to investigate the musical characteristics that make one performer recognisably different from another.
As her international career goes from strength to strength, Suzie Miller talks about her latest play, Strong is the New Pretty, about the formation of the AFL’s women’s league.
We look at the Australian National University's now-abandoned Renew ANU proposal and discuss the future for classical music in Canberra.
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Briger’s birthday bash sizzles with scintillating Stravinsky and some signature Shostakovich.
Superstars align in this thrill-a-minute tribute led by soprano Jessica Pratt and conductor Speranza Scappucci in her house debut.
Anthony Romaniuk's innovative programming blends Bach, Brubeck and Aphex Twin into a exciting and intelligent concert.
An accomplished cast brings Patricia Cornelius’ play about dementia, dying and doomed explorers to life, but textual density obscures emotional depth.
The ASQ and a formidable Smiles pair Schubert with Samuel Adams in an exquisitely crafted concert.
Our musical future is in good hands, if these four young composers have any say in it.
As he prepares to tour Australia with a multi-sensory, all-Australian program, the harpist-composer chats about what's in store.
Cameron Lam looks ahead to the latest and upcoming Classical, Jazz, and Sound Art releases across Australian in this month’s playlist.
Playing music by Beethoven, Marais and Elena Kats-Chernin, Australian Haydn Ensemble's Skye McIntosh is set to unpack the story of the Scott sisters, Australia's pioneering nature illustrators.
Camerata – Queensland's Chamber Orchestra expands its forces for Brisbane Festival's immersive fusion of film, music and environmental advocacy.
Your essential coast-to-coast guide to the Australian music being played on our concert stages this month.
By the end of his epic Brisbane Festival concert, Bowman will have explored virtually every corner of Bach's musical imagination.
Hear My Eyes and Michael "CAVS" Cavanagh drum up a new score for Christopher Nolan's twisty noir.
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Ahead of his Sibelius cycle with the ASO, Mark Wigglesworth talks about the composer’s radical reinvention of the symphony.
It’s 400 years since the death of John Dowland, the English composer, lutenist, singer (and spy). We trace his career with Iestyn Davies.
In May, Harry Connick Jr. premiered a symphony at Carnegie Hall with Orchestra Victoria. He tells us why it was his most significant performance.
From symphonic reinvention to new theatrical worlds, Limelight's September issue spotlights artists reshaping tradition while forging their own futures.
This month’s performance highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.
The Dutch cellist discusses the ambitious recital program he and Australian pianist Piers Lane are performing at Melbourne Recital Centre.
Victorian Opera takes us inside its new adaptation of Helen Garner’s award-winning novel The Spare Room.
This month’s performance highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.
The latest arts appointments and departures.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
Superstars align in this thrill-a-minute tribute led by soprano Jessica Pratt and conductor Speranza Scappucci in her house debut.
A new Melbourne Conservatorium of Music production brings Handel’s opera to life with period practice, fluid casting and youthful energy.
From symphonic reinvention to new theatrical worlds, Limelight's September issue spotlights artists reshaping tradition while forging their own futures.
Helen Thomson chats to Elissa Blake as she prepares to star in the hit comedy The Unfriend for Sydney Theatre Company.
Log in to read the flipbook version of Limelight's September 2026 magazine.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
An accomplished cast brings Patricia Cornelius’ play about dementia, dying and doomed explorers to life, but textual density obscures emotional depth.
Yes, Arthur Miller's Salesman is a tough act to follow. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't try.
Twenty-five years after founding her innovative contemporary dance company, Lucy Guerin is ready to embrace the next chapter in her career.
From symphonic reinvention to new theatrical worlds, Limelight's September issue spotlights artists reshaping tradition while forging their own futures.
The Farm's Co-Artistic Director Gavin Webber introduces its new production, which addresses mortality and premieres at Brisbane Festival.
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Powerful physical performances but one of Australia's most skilled storytelling voices feels reduced to a whisper.
Two heads better than one: Charmene Yap and Cass Mortimer Eipper head home to WA to take the reins of the company.
Hough digs deep to find a treasure chest of miniature gems.
Second time around proves even better care of period instruments.
Sensitive singing and pianism bring Mahler’s early songs to vivid life.
Whole worlds to discover in Chan’s gloriously eclectic musical sketchbook.
Finnish maestro and orchestra impress deeply on home turf.
A century of French and Australian flute music persuasively played.
Explore the guide and listen to our 25 in 25 playlist of Australia’s favourite art music.
Our specialist writers analyse this year’s offerings in theatres and concert halls.
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