As the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs prepares to perform her works, Clive Paget traces the career of trailblazing British composer Dame Ethel Smyth.

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

This month includes Don Quixote, but not as you know him, rare archival Bruckner, two of Germany’s most interesting Lieder singers and Meyerbeer’s greatest hit.

Ravishing singing and playing from the VOCES8 stable.

A fresh take on Schubert’s masterpiece from the son of a master singer.

Mullumbimby-based choral ensemble Dustyesky might not speak Russian, but they sure know how to sing it.

The British conductor is back with a new orchestra and choir, which will perform an identical program to the group he stepped away from last year.

A sensuous, evocative debut recital disc from a young Australian soprano.

German rising star has plenty of tales and tells them with aplomb.

Five young classical and opera singers in the running for prizes including the $30,000 Marianne Mathy Scholarship.

Atmosphere aplenty as Sydney Philharmonia Choirs take the audience by storm – literally.

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