The October issue celebrates renewal, mentorship, musical discovery and the growing international presence of Australian artists.
The chamber music series' 20th anniversary program celebrates musical breadth and diversity, from American composer Caroline Shaw to kora virtuoso Ballaké Sissoko.
Ahead of this week's memorial service for Michael Sollis, Thea Rossen pays tribute to a composer and musician whose creativity continues to inspire.
Western Sydney artists and communities central to a 23-day program of performances, talks and family-focused events.
Making her recital debut in Australia next month, the UK pianist says she relishes the sense of freedom that playing solo can bring.
Shuhei Lawson joins the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.
Arts Centre Melbourne reopens the Ian Potter State Theatre this month. It’s just one of a number of new and revitalised venues around the country.
A video of Chloe Kim’s ambitious project, Music for 50 Musicians, will receive its premiere screening in Sydney next month. She tells us about the work.
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A compelling narrative of Country, hope, community and song.
Ligeti’s Romanian rhythms and Dvořák’s pastoral exuberance shine in a finely judged SSO performance.
A thrilling dance theatre work about place, power, and possession in rural Ireland.
Camerata’s poignant performance drowned by the ambient noises of the ocean and submerged under an overwhelmingly bleak narrative.
Honest old school staging allows a fine cast to explore the hazardous currents and depths of Harold Pinter’s mid-'60s masterpiece.
The October issue celebrates renewal, mentorship, musical discovery and the growing international presence of Australian artists.
We examine Australia’s orchestral fellowship and mentorship programs to discover what they offer the participants.
Laura Hansford talks about her new production of Bizet’s Carmen for State Opera South Australia, in which Don José is seen to fail as a human being rather than its heroine.
For Alexander Gavrylyuk and Richard Tognetti, duo playing means listening, responding and surrendering to possibility.
Cameron Lam spotlights Change, both musical and environmental, in this month’s playlist featuring Australian Classical, Jazz, and Sound Art releases.
Written for Melbourne Chamber Orchestra's violinist Sophie Rowell, Young’s new work finds hope amid environmental uncertainty.
Breandáin O’Shea reports from this year’s Musikfest Berlin where three Australian composers featured in the 75th-anniversary program.
The Assistant Artistic Director of the Australian Chamber Choir unpacks the many emotions audiences can expect to experience when listening to the choir’s Encores 2026 concert and album.
Shuhei Lawson joins the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.
The chamber music series' 20th anniversary program celebrates musical breadth and diversity, from American composer Caroline Shaw to kora virtuoso Ballaké Sissoko.
Ligeti’s Romanian rhythms and Dvořák’s pastoral exuberance shine in a finely judged SSO performance.
The October issue celebrates renewal, mentorship, musical discovery and the growing international presence of Australian artists.
The October issue celebrates renewal, mentorship, musical discovery and the growing international presence of Australian artists.
Arts Centre Melbourne reopens the Ian Potter State Theatre this month. It’s just one of a number of new and revitalised venues around the country.
The October issue celebrates renewal, mentorship, musical discovery and the growing international presence of Australian artists.
The October issue celebrates renewal, mentorship, musical discovery and the growing international presence of Australian artists.
Laura Hansford talks about her new production of Bizet’s Carmen for State Opera South Australia, in which Don José is seen to fail as a human being rather than its heroine.
After working at Opera Australia for 19 years before becoming Director of Canberra Theatre Centre in 2019, Budd returned to OA as CEO in 2025. He believes music is a vital part of life.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
This month features David Greco and Erin Helyard’s latest Schubertiad, orchestral works by de Falla, McCabe and a whole host of Ukrainians, and a look at Handel’s Italians in London.
Some critics have pointed to the fact that this is a one-sided story. But who could stomach the right of reply?
A thrilling dance theatre work about place, power, and possession in rural Ireland.
The October issue celebrates renewal, mentorship, musical discovery and the growing international presence of Australian artists.
The October issue celebrates renewal, mentorship, musical discovery and the growing international presence of Australian artists.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
Honest old school staging allows a fine cast to explore the hazardous currents and depths of Harold Pinter’s mid-'60s masterpiece.
The October issue celebrates renewal, mentorship, musical discovery and the growing international presence of Australian artists.
The October issue celebrates renewal, mentorship, musical discovery and the growing international presence of Australian artists.
What Mao’s Last Dancer did next.
Named in honour of Dame Peggy van Praagh and Keith Bain, the two fellowships provide $20,000 each in direct support.
The October issue celebrates renewal, mentorship, musical discovery and the growing international presence of Australian artists.
Alice Topp’s muscular Macbeth turns Shakespeare’s tragedy into a riveting modern political nightmare.
Greco and Helyard ends their HIP Schubert trilogy in fine style.
Hindoyan and his Liverpudlian forces finesse Falla.
More seismic Sturm und Drang from Ian Page and his crack London Mozart outfit.
Tuneful and well-crafted, what’s not to like about Cedric Thorpe Davie.
Chandos’s Finnish series reveals more Nordic gems.
A welcome return for a departed English symphonist.
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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