Small companies are “vital” to Australia’s arts ecology, given “so much opera is being dictated by finances” higher up the chain, says soprano Celeste Lazarenko.

American percussionist, conductor and author Steven Schick unravels the musical philosophy that informs his residency at the Australian National Academy of Music.

Brian Maloney is Principal Percussion at the West Australian Symphony Orchestra. He explains what makes the vibraphone special.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

Chauhan’s Tchaikovsky survey goes from strength to strength.

Big issues, huge voices, major talents ... September's Limelight casts a wide net over the Australian music and performing arts scene and hauls in a bumper catch.

On a recent European holiday, Guy Noble lost the top of a finger. He raises a hand to the good-humoured staff at Britain’s NHS, who repaired his damaged digit.

This Brahmsian labour of love receives a posthumous publication.

This month’s performance highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.

This month features music by Tchaikovsky, Bruckner, Holst and Britten alongside international labels featuring Australian composers Malcolm Williamson and Liza Lim.

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

A warm, spirited and colourful rendition of a surprisingly innovative work.