The October issue celebrates renewal, mentorship, musical discovery and the growing international presence of Australian artists.
Cairns-born soprano Cassandra Wright scoops the pool, taking the $40,000 first prize and two additional awards.
For Alexander Gavrylyuk and Richard Tognetti, duo playing means listening, responding and surrendering to possibility.
Written for Melbourne Chamber Orchestra's violinist Sophie Rowell, Young’s new work finds hope amid environmental uncertainty.
Danish-Australian musician Georg Pedersen, who taught generations of young cellists at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, has died aged 80.
Belvoir reveals a program ranging from a Tony Award-winning rock’n’roll epic to new Australian writing and First Nations storytelling.
Ahead of his Sibelius cycle with the ASO, Mark Wigglesworth talks about the composer’s radical reinvention of the symphony.
From the Spice Girls and K-pop to Chopin and Billie Holiday, Australia’s 2016 Eurovision representative returns to her roots on her latest chart-topping album, Stormy Weather.
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A spirited ensemble tackles the hard-fought origins of women’s professional Australian rules football.
Playwright Jorjia Gillis blows up the romantasy of early motherhood and postpartum life.
Music by Guilmant and Widor and Nolan at his showman finest: bold and confident.
Alice Topp’s muscular Macbeth turns Shakespeare’s tragedy into a riveting modern political nightmare.
Patricia Cornelius examines peer influence on male behaviour and doesn’t shy away from the violence and cruelty it can inspire.
Two pianos, sparkling chemistry and a thrilling Respighi make for a thrilling SSO Symphony Hour.
Your essential coast-to-coast guide to the Australian music being played on our concert stages this month.
American guitarist and composer Bryce Dessner is about to join the Sydney Symphony Orchestra for two programs of his work. He chats about his compositions.
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In May, Harry Connick Jr. premiered a symphony at Carnegie Hall with Orchestra Victoria. He tells us why it was his most significant performance.
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 The Enormous Radio, Roslyn Oades and Bob Scott turn a circle of vintage radios into a listening station for the animal world.
Twenty-five years after founding her innovative contemporary dance company, Lucy Guerin is ready to embrace the next chapter in her career.
As he prepares to tour Australia with a multi-sensory, all-Australian program, the harpist-composer chats about what's in store.
The October issue celebrates renewal, mentorship, musical discovery and the growing international presence of Australian artists.
For Alexander Gavrylyuk and Richard Tognetti, duo playing means listening, responding and surrendering to possibility.
Danish-Australian musician Georg Pedersen, who taught generations of young cellists at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, has died aged 80.
Music by Guilmant and Widor and Nolan at his showman finest: bold and confident.
Two pianos, sparkling chemistry and a thrilling Respighi make for a thrilling SSO Symphony Hour.
Written for Melbourne Chamber Orchestra's violinist Sophie Rowell, Young’s new work finds hope amid environmental uncertainty.
Cairns-born soprano Cassandra Wright scoops the pool, taking the $40,000 first prize and two additional awards.
The October issue celebrates renewal, mentorship, musical discovery and the growing international presence of Australian artists.
Soprano Louise Keast takes home the $43,000 prize, which will support her ambitions for an international singing career.
La Scala's subscription screen platform drops its paywall, making the Italian opera company's digital archive free worldwide.
A Kosky Kafka and a Castellucci Bartók among the keystone events of the 2027 Adelaide Festival.
Splendid singing by Helena Dix, Rosario La Spina and Christopher Hillier compensates for a potboiler plot.
The October issue celebrates renewal, mentorship, musical discovery and the growing international presence of Australian artists.
A spirited ensemble tackles the hard-fought origins of women’s professional Australian rules football.
Playwright Jorjia Gillis blows up the romantasy of early motherhood and postpartum life.
Belvoir reveals a program ranging from a Tony Award-winning rock’n’roll epic to new Australian writing and First Nations storytelling.
Patricia Cornelius examines peer influence on male behaviour and doesn’t shy away from the violence and cruelty it can inspire.
Kafka, Woody Allen and computer games collide in this colourful comedy of existential misadventure.
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.
A short, sharp, shock of a program is terrific for contemporary dance aficionados and newcomers alike.
Swan Lake, Mayerling and Cinderella anchor a season of landmark revivals and contemporary choreographic masterpieces.
Set designer Keerthi Subramanyam, costume designer Jennifer Irwin and lighting designer Paul Jackson are among those honoured.
From symphonic reinvention to new theatrical worlds, Limelight's September issue spotlights artists reshaping tradition while forging their own futures.
Chandos’s Finnish series reveals more Nordic gems.
A welcome return for a departed English symphonist.
Vistoli serves up a veritable cornucopia of Handelian delights.
A monodrama steeped in musical history brings us brutally into the present day.
Harpist Emily Granger's seventh album is aptly named.
Stasevska and the BBC give terrific performances of under-heard Ukrainian music.
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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