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Classical Music
news

Former concert pianist David Tong has died

The former musician, who played with Australia's state orchestras and recorded on the Melba label, was working as a pilot when his plane crashed in Papua New Guinea.

January 3, 2018
Chamber, Classical Music
news

Media Super invests in the ACO Instrument Fund

The media and creative arts industry superannuation fund has committed $2 million to the ACO's Fund.

January 2, 2018
Classical Music, Dance, Festivals, Orchestral, Theatre, Visual Art
features

Read the January/February 2018 issue of Limelight Magazine online

A special summer holiday bumper edition, the January/February 2018 issue of Limelight Magazine features Barrie Kosky on his daring production of The Nose. Plus, we reveal our 2017 Artists of the Year and chat with the Orava Quartet.

January 1, 2018
Classical Music, Opera
features

The 10 Greatest Operas to feature Christmas

From blossoming romances to an unlikely friendship between an elf and a fir tree, operatic composers have taken a shine to Christmas over the years.

December 22, 2017
Classical Music, Opera
news

Sydney Symphony Orchestra responds to Dutoit allegations

The Orchestra has released a strongly worded statement following allegations the conductor sexually assaulted four women in the USA between 1985 and 2010.

December 22, 2017
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
CD and Other Review

Review: Winter’s Night (Skylark Vocal Ensemble)

Imaginative and deep, here’s a seasonal disc that’s not just for Christmas.

December 22, 2017
Classical Music
news

Charles Dutoit accused of sexual assault

The Boston Symphony Orchestra has cut ties with the renowned conductor after four women alleged he sexually assaulted them between 1985 and 2010.

December 22, 2017
Classical Music, Dance, Opera, Theatre
features

The top ten most-read live reviews on Limelight in 2017

From nude dancers to opera superstars, here are the top ten live reviews that had our readers hooked in 2017.

December 22, 2017
Classical Music
features

The 10 greatest pieces of classical music for Christmas

We asked our readers to vote on their favourite pieces of classical music for Christmas. Here are the results!

December 21, 2017
Classical Music, Opera
news

Opera Queensland shines spotlight on communities

The company has announced auditions for Project G&S, which will see community choruses join Lindy Hume’s production of Ruddigore.

December 21, 2017
Classical Music, Opera
news

Opera Australia announces 2018 Regional Student Scholarship winners

Four young singers from Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory will travel to Sydney in January for a week of professional training with Opera Australia.

December 21, 2017
Classical Music
features

Katherine Parr: Warrior Queen

A musical discovery is making people rethink the idea that Henry VIII’s sixth wife was simply the comfy-cosy nursemaid who eased his declining years.

December 21, 2017
Classical Music, Opera
news

Behind the scenes of the upgraded Joan Sutherland Theatre

With safer, quieter equipment and a revamped orchestra pit, the Sydney Opera House’s opera theatre is due to open on New Year’s Eve after seven months of work.

December 20, 2017

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