Violinists Josephine Chung and Harry Egerton win scholarships to attend Berlin's Karajan-Akademie and Munich's Hermann Levi Academy, respectively.

Loughborough University has created a violin narrower than a strand of human hair. Perfect for the ultimate whiner.

The Budapest-born pianist is among five stellar artists awarded this year's Praemium Imperiale.

Orchestral colour and brilliance come to the fore as the TSO welcomes back Ukrainian-born pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk.

This collection of essays is a sophisticated meditation on virtuosity itself.

Kathryn Selby’s program of three extraordinary piano trios culminates in a profoundly affecting performance of a wartime Shostakovich classic.

Shanghai Symphony Orchestra announces 2026 Australasian tour with a program of contemporary Chinese works and Russian masterpieces.

A little night music with a slice of Vienna from homecoming pianist Joseph Havlat.

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It’s our 250th issue and we couldn’t be prouder. We look back at our history and ask our publisher, Bruce Watson, as well as several long-time subscribers what Limelight means to them.

Star cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason talks to Clive Paget about his new album, Shostakovich & Britten, and new book, The Power of Music, a candid memoir and call to action.

This year, the Takács Quartet turns 50, while Musica Viva Australia turns 80. Both of their histories include musicians forced to flee from oppression.