Limelight subscribers are invited to nominate the three Australian and three international artists who have most inspired and entertained you this year.
Artistic Director Dean Bryant's 2027 season is all about "artists taking on big questions with humour and nerve".
Your essential coast-to-coast guide to the Australian music being played on our concert stages this month.
Saxophonist Andrew Saragossi, drummer Chloe Kim, vocalist Holli Scott and guitarist Theo Carbo are up for the $30,000 Fellowship.
The 2026 Guide to Australian Art Music is a celebration of the breadth of our community and an invitation to listen with curious ears. Vote for your favourites now!
What can the music industry expect from the parties contesting the upcoming Victorian Election in November 2026? Jon Perring digs deep into the detail.
Ahead of his Australian tour, British pianist Paul Lewis chats about Beethoven, Mozart and why he feels no need for a holiday.
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.
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A techno-seance that speculatively connects audiences to animals, this immersive audio experience requires intensive listening.
Benjamin Britten’s take on the Henry James novella comes to life – and death – in this restrained yet psychologically rich Victorian gothic production.
Chamber music, opera, cabaret and virtuoso recitals enliven a weekend in the hills of north-eastern New South Wales.
Beneath the polished showmanship, this classical crossover showcase keeps music with a classical foundation alive for a new generation.
An intimate survey of Dessner's virtuosic, minimalism-flecked compositions make for a night with a thrill of a closer.
Umberto Clerici and James Crabb’s synergetic showmanship elevate a classical concert to dramatic theatre.
The October issue celebrates renewal, mentorship, musical discovery and the growing international presence of Australian artists.
As she returns to Australia, Siobhan Stagg talks curating this year's Chamberfest and the recital programs in store.
It's exciting to "discover" lost music, writes composer Dulcie Holland's granddaughter Julie Ihle. But music is only truly found when it can be heard.
Ying Fang returns to Sydney to perform Canteloube’s evocative songs with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
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.
Breandáin O’Shea reports from this year’s Musikfest Berlin where three Australian composers featured in the 75th-anniversary program.
Ahead of his Australian tour, British pianist Paul Lewis chats about Beethoven, Mozart and why he feels no need for a holiday.
Your essential coast-to-coast guide to the Australian music being played on our concert stages this month.
As she returns to Australia, Siobhan Stagg talks curating this year's Chamberfest and the recital programs in store.
Opening with Beethoven’s Ninth, the West Australian Symphony Orchestra accentuates the positive.
Chamber music, opera, cabaret and virtuoso recitals enliven a weekend in the hills of north-eastern New South Wales.
Two national tours, two festivals and some curious collaborations – ASQ's master plan for fostering "connection and discovery" in 2027.
Limelight subscribers are invited to nominate the three Australian and three international artists who have most inspired and entertained you this year.
As she returns to Australia, Siobhan Stagg talks curating this year's Chamberfest and the recital programs in store.
Benjamin Britten’s take on the Henry James novella comes to life – and death – in this restrained yet psychologically rich Victorian gothic production.
Beneath the polished showmanship, this classical crossover showcase keeps music with a classical foundation alive for a new generation.
This ingenious soupçon of Debussy’s Pelléas et Mélisande has all the makings of a five-star night at the opera.
Global stars Ray Chen, Sumi Jo and Paul Lewis just some of the big names and musical reputations heading to the ACT's premier concert venue in 2027.
The Australian opera joins nominees from 24 countries in the prestigious international competition hosted in Vienna.
Artistic Director Dean Bryant's 2027 season is all about "artists taking on big questions with humour and nerve".
A Greek classic reimagined, an Australian classic reborn and a sequel to a STCSA hit in a season designed to get people talking.
Music, theatre and animation converge to tell the story of two remarkable Australian naturalists.
Julie Andrews' recreation of the legendary 1956 Broadway production is back and it's mostly "abso-bloomin'-lutely loverly".
William Golding’s 1950s dystopian novel becomes disturbingly fresh, timely theatre in this bold new production.
A cast of bottles, jars and knick-knacks brings Shakespeare’s tangled plots to life in unexpected ways.
The award-winning Australian choreographer and performer "privileged to build on this enduring home for dance".
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.
From stage to parlour, Aussie piano duo put on a first-class show.
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.
Explore our 2026 Guide and vote for your favourite pieces of Australian art music.
Our specialist writers analyse this year’s offerings in theatres and concert halls.
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