"It's still very surreal to me": Jake Lyle's classical background took him to the top of a long shortlist to play musical theatre's most mysterious character.
Liquidators called in to manage the demise of what was once a cornerstone of Australia’s live music culture.
This month, Cameron Lam’s Australian Art Music playlist showcases the latest Bandcamp releases across local Classical, Jazz, and Sound Art.
From Mahler’s audacious First Symphony to site-specific bells and Sting's working class roots, April’s issue explores music, place and identity.
If you’ve ever wanted to collaborate with a composer, now might be the time to step outside, press record – and let the birds do the rest.
Jazz has traditionally been a city and inner west thing in Sydney. Now The Lounge at the Concourse is coaxing the cool cats over the Bridge.
We asked both our critics and readers to vote for the classical musicians who made the biggest impression in 2025. So, who did they choose?
Isobel Waller-Bridge chats to Maddy Briggs about her new album, Objects, which shines a magical lens on mundane objects and sounds.
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OCMF's struck gold on its opening night with Lior and Nomad String Quartet and a diverse program spanning from classical to contemporary.
The SSO and Sydney Philharmonia Choirs direct their combined sonic force toward an under-explored genre of music.
A stylish, fast-moving Julius Caesar that blinks at the assassination but nails the play’s ethical dilemmas.
Duncan Macmillan's early career drama is still timely with its central question: what do we do with our lost boys?
Emotion, movement and design brought into beautiful balance for a timeless tale of love, power and justice.
Beginning with Krylov alone on a balcony, this was spell-binding performance throughout.
British organist Anna Lapwood prepares to unearth the unique personalities of two of Australia's grandest instruments.
The soprano shares her hopes and dreams and why recording is the hardest thing you'll ever do.
Your essential coast-to-coast guide to the Australian music being played on our concert stages this month.
Sydney Youth Orchestras alumnus now Berlin Phil player Harry Ward flies in to inspire a new generation of players with eyes on an international career.
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We asked both our critics and readers to vote for the classical musicians who made the biggest impression in 2025. So, who did they choose?
Limelight partners with Australian Festival of Chamber Music for an immersive Cairns experience led by Rachel Whealy.
BenQ’s PianoLight Grand is changing the way pianists see the keyboard – at home and in the concert hall.
OCMF's struck gold on its opening night with Lior and Nomad String Quartet and a diverse program spanning from classical to contemporary.
Messiaen's mystical masterpiece gains formidable new advocates.
Beginning with Krylov alone on a balcony, this was spell-binding performance throughout.
This month, Cameron Lam’s Australian Art Music playlist showcases the latest Bandcamp releases across local Classical, Jazz, and Sound Art.
Towering masterpieces, romantic voices spanning centuries and a program of encore-worthy music from concerts past.
A fresh, compelling take on Bach’s masterpiece.
From Mahler’s audacious First Symphony to site-specific bells and Sting's working class roots, April’s issue explores music, place and identity.
The soprano shares her hopes and dreams and why recording is the hardest thing you'll ever do.
The British director "brings deep knowledge of the artform, strategic insight and proven collaborative leadership" says OA.
A profound musical and dramatic experience, bringing the tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice to electrifying life.
Cabaret in format but operatic in scope, Julia Bullock’s gloriously terrifying “reincarnation” of Joséphine Baker will shake you to your core.
Presented alongside Verdi’s AIDA, Romeo Castellucci's staging of Bartók’s Bluebeard’s Castle will be a keystone of the 2027 Adelaide Festival.
"It's still very surreal to me": Jake Lyle's classical background took him to the top of a long shortlist to play musical theatre's most mysterious character.
A stylish, fast-moving Julius Caesar that blinks at the assassination but nails the play’s ethical dilemmas.
Duncan Macmillan's early career drama is still timely with its central question: what do we do with our lost boys?
Emotion, movement and design brought into beautiful balance for a timeless tale of love, power and justice.
Fair Play moves fast, hits hard and asks uncomfortable questions about who gets to compete – and on what terms.
From Mahler’s audacious First Symphony to site-specific bells and Sting's working class roots, April’s issue explores music, place and identity.
A gala program avoids most of the usual suspects and introduces new faces.
Glamour trumps intensity in choreographer Jenni Large’s new work.
A visually startling spectacle performed by dancers wearing eye-popping exoskeletons and prostheses.
Big reads, in-depth analysis of Limelight's Artists of the Year vote, and everything you need to stay on top of the classical music and performing arts scene.
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The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
Messiaen's mystical masterpiece gains formidable new advocates.
A fresh, compelling take on Bach’s masterpiece.
Avian-inspired collaborations from Australian violist toys with juxtapositions.
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From snotty noses to the glory of Tallis, Luminescence have it all covered.
Kossenko’s electric take shows why Atys is Lully’s masterpiece.
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Our specialist writers analyse this year’s offerings in theatres and concert halls.
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