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Opera
Live Review

Review: Vivica Genaux in Concert (Pinchgut Opera)

The American mezzo delivered a Baroque rockstar performance, but the Orchestra of the Antipodes was no mere backing band.

December 9, 2018
Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Opera
features

Dictating terms: The rise of Paulo Szot aka Juan Perón

The Brazilian baritone on being Mr Evita, Tony Awards and the importance of good coffee.

December 8, 2018
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Opera, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
features

The Limelight Chart: December 2018

Greta Bradman's tribute to her homeland tops The Limelight Chart – our monthly list of Australia’s best-selling classical music albums.

December 8, 2018
Classical Music, Opera
features

Yvonne Minton at 80

The Australian mezzo-soprano turned 80 this week. Roger Neill looks back on her top-flight international career and stream of first-rate recordings.

December 7, 2018
Opera
Live Review

Review: Greek (Scottish Opera, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Next Wave Festival)

Turnage’s razor-sharp take on Berkoff’s take on Sophocles still packs a f**king punch.

December 7, 2018
Classical Music, Opera
news

Limelight’s top shows of 2018: Opera

With the year drawing to a close, we look back over the operas that wowed our critics in 2018.

December 4, 2018
Classical Music, Opera
news

Carriageworks announces its 2019 season

Sydney Chamber Opera will premiere a new Australian opera based on Peter Carey’s novel Oscar and Lucinda as part of the Sydney venue’s 2019.

December 3, 2018
Opera
Live Review

Review: The Merry Widow (State Opera of South Australia)

Graeme Murphy's sparkling production of The Merry Widow is sure to please Adelaide audiences.

December 3, 2018
Classical Music, Dance, Opera, Visual Art
news

The Richard Gill edition of Limelight Magazine is on sale

In the December 2018 issue of Limelight Magazine we pay tribute to Richard Gill's extraordinary life and legacy, and our critics pick 2018's standout CDs.

December 3, 2018
Classical Music, Dance, Festivals, Opera, Theatre, Visual Art
features

Read the December 2018 issue of Limelight Magazine online

In the December 2018 edition of Limelight Magazine we pay tribute to Richard Gill's extraordinary life and legacy. Plus, the standout CDs of 2018.

December 3, 2018
Classical Music, Opera
Live Review

Review: Artaserse (Pinchgut Opera)

Strong music making, including a compelling performance by Vivica Genaux, is hampered by hands-off direction.

November 30, 2018
Classical Music, Opera
features

The Hong Kong Philharmonic: Ring Masters

When the Hong Kong Philharmonic asked Klaus Heymann if Naxos would record its Ring cycle he thought it was “a crazed idea” but agreed anyway. We discover how the orchestra, under Jaap van Zweden, struck (Rhine)gold with the ambitious project.

November 30, 2018
Classical Music, Opera, Orchestral
features

Reissues Round-Up: Bartók’s American Makeover

Ormandy’s Bluebeard rides again, plus Edo, Martin and Maurane on Eloquence.

November 28, 2018

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