Australian players feature strongly in the prestigious event's 25th-anniversary edition, to be held in Queenstown and Auckland.

A breath of fresh air from Barton and Omega Ensemble.

A fight for artistic freedom, the breaking down of barriers for musicians with disability and the future of our national opera company in our top stories for 2025.

Emily Sun, Nexas Quartet and a world premiere by Ross Edwards are among the highlights of a regional festival flush with Aussie talent.

Revelling in some downtime before the Australian Festival of Chamber Music, Jack Liebeck shares some of his Christmas treats.

Performances of great subtlety, sensitivity and nuance on a night when the softer instruments are allowed to shine.

Ahead of his 2026 tour, the hugely popular classical composer talks about his deep connection to Sydney's Eastern Suburbs and reveals how he paints with music.

Log in to read the flipbook version of Limelight's January/February 2026 magazine.

"The most amazing and exhausting week and a half of the year" – and the rising star cellist is not talking about Christmas.

Our team of expert writers explores the challenges, themes and highlights in the year ahead for arts companies.

What do our small to medium ensembles have on offer in the year ahead?

What do our opera and dance companies have on offer in the year ahead?