Celebrate the season in true Aussie fashion with a Christmas playlist from homegrown classical composers.

The new music titan celebrates 40 years with a revival of Liza Lim's first opera, world premieres, international collaborations and two milestone galas.

Ólafsson circles late Beethoven with typically revelatory results.

Sydney Philharmonia Choirs completes the journey it began in 2023 with the concluding chapters of Bach's monumental story of Christ's birth.

Dramatic sacred music, eclectic journeys across Europe – all with historically informed yet fresh perspectives.

"A gentleman, a consummate professional." Alan Smith pulls stumps on a 30-year career with Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

Limelight published hundreds of live music, theatre, dance and opera reviews this year. But what were the critiques that really clicked with our readers?

A world-class performance from Mitch Riley – the shining star of Backstage Music's 2025 season closer.

A new residency role for young string quartets and an upgraded circus arts venue among the projects funded.

Twenty-five Australian and New Zealand composers to create new works for ANAM students over the next two years.

Plenty of pleasures to be welcomed in this Purcell tribute.

A look back at the moments, milestones and stories that shaped our year in the arts.