SXS sparkle with a scintillating world premiere in an eclectic jubilee concert of jazz, opera and First Nations music.

A new production of Saint-Saëns’s Old Testament tale respects tradition while refreshing it with sophisticated minimalist design.

World-class singing on a cattle station in the middle of the outback? Hearing is believing.

An uncommon occasion for budding opera singers to develop their chops in the baroque idiom.

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Alexander Berlage chats with Steve Dow about his current projects – the Australian premiere of a musical and the world premiere of a new Sydney Chamber Opera work.

Deborah Humble tells us about her role debut as Delilah and why mezzos get stuck in "witches, bitches and britches" roles.

The second opera in Barrie Kosky’s Ring Cycle is darkly dramatic, suggesting the Earth has burned. Catch it at cinemas here.

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

From high notes to deep brass, June’s Limelight hits all the right chords in music, theatre and more!

This month features three homegrown blockbusters, two new takes on Ravel, women’s-eye views of Venetian Baroque, a haunting Faerie Bride and a Flying Dutchman for the library.

This life-and-times biography explores Melba as others saw her.