Pinchas Zukerman shows that sometimes, five stars are just not enough.

This year, the Schubertiade Schwarzenberg Hohenems celebrates its 50th anniversary.

A superb Beethoven, with a fascinating 21st-century reflection.

Mahler's 'Titan' is the jewel in an eclectic evening with the MSO and conductor Kahchun Wong.

Italian conductor Riccardo Minasi puts on a thrilling display of artistry in his exuberant QSO debut.

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From Barrie Kosky finding the new in Wagner to Sheridan Harbridge on women who refuse to conform, May's issue of Limelight is a celebration of talent, resilience and audacity.

Obsessed with The Drover’s Wife as a child, Leah Purcell has adapted it as a play, novel and film. Then composer George Palmer asked if she would collaborate on an opera.

The University of Sydney recently acquired a collection of first editions of works by Mozart and Beethoven. Why are they so important?

After directing Wagner’s Ring Cycle in Hannover, Barrie Kosky vowed he would never tackle it again. Then The Royal Ballet & Opera called.

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

First Nations musician Eric Avery tells us why he has asked the Flinders Quartet to use stringybark as part of his new work.