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Chamber, Classical Music, Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Opera, Theatre
features

On Stage: the events you need to see in May 2025

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

April 22, 2025
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
Live Review

Review: St Matthew Passion (Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra)

Bach’s majesty sprinkled with some Mendelssohn magic - this historic Passion had it all.

April 20, 2025
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Devotion & Glory (West Australian Symphony Orchestra)

An inspired program explores the furthest reaches of ecstasy and suffering.

April 18, 2025
Classical Music, Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: Brahms: Piano Quartets Nos. 2 & 3 (Krystian Zimerman, Maria Nowak, Katarzyna Budnik, Yuya Okamato)

Zimerman and colleagues deliver mellow but powerful Brahms.

April 18, 2025
Classical Music, Opera
CD and Other Review

Review: Simon Boccanegra (Hallé, Chorus of Opera North, RNCM Opera Chorus, Mark Elder)

Opera Rara restores Verdi’s first thoughts to stellar effect.

April 16, 2025
Chamber, Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Spirit (Salut! Baroque)

Salut! Baroque serve up some tasty treats in their wide-ranging feast for the senses.

April 15, 2025
Chamber, Classical Music, Festivals
news

Southern Cross Soloists find new home for chamber music festival

"Chamber music is all about intimacy and connection," says Festival curator Tim Munro. "It is where composers share private thoughts."

April 15, 2025
Chamber, Classical Music, Festivals
news

Fortyfivedownstairs Chamber Music Festival: Classic meets Contemporary

Pianist Coady Green programs a chamber music festival that does things very differently.

April 15, 2025
Classical Music, Orchestral
features

Stephen Hough: The World of Yesterday

The British-Australian pianist talks about playing four different piano concertos on his Australian tour – including one of his own.

April 15, 2025
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Jaime conducts Brahms and Ravel (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)

Concluding a two-month Australian tour, violinist James Ehnes leaves Australia on a high note.

April 15, 2025
Chamber, Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Lumen Machine (Ensemble Offspring)

Ensemble Offspring and Zubin Kanga step fearlessly into 2025 with a thrilling chamber techno program.

April 14, 2025
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Satu Vänskä’s Mozart (West Australian Symphony Orchestra)

Satu Vänskä delivers on the promise of "Fire and Finesse" in WASO concert with an ACO vibe.

April 14, 2025
Classical Music, Instrumental
CD and Other Review

Review: Ravel: The Complete Solo Piano Works (Seong-Jin Cho)

All that glitters is not necessarily gold in an uneven Ravel survey.

April 14, 2025

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