For more than five decades, Tilson Thomas stood among the most influential figures in classical music.

The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra announces the six musicians selected for its 2026–27 Brandenburg Mentorship Program.

Rennert embraces her inner will-o’-the-wisp in a breathtaking recital.

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?