Review: Amour (Michael Haneke)
As much about ageing and death as it is about love, and many will find it uncomfortably close to home.
February 25, 2013
Tan Dun: composing is Zen; conducting is like tai chi
For the Chinese film composer, synchronising sound and image is a form of martial arts. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 12, 2013
Julie Andrews to tour Australia
The legendary performer will appear on stage with an old pal from the Sound of Music. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 9, 2013
Review: 2001: A Space Odyssey (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
Stellar performance: this powerful orchestral odyssey does Kubrick’s genius justice. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 25, 2013
Five Questions for Sydney Festival director Lieven Bertels
The dutchman has given Sydney Festival an injection of classical music. But can he still break even at the box office? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 7, 2013
A Quartet of fakers: Pauline Collins’ lip-synching opera singer
British actress Pauline Collins pays lip service to Verdi in Dustin Hoffman’s new film Quartet. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 6, 2013
The role of the ABC in Australian culture
ABC Chairman James Spigelman AC QC addressed the 30th anniversary of Conversazione in Melbourne. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
December 13, 2012
Limelight Awards: 2012 Winners Announced!
The cream of the classical music crop, as chosen by Limelight readers in 2012. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
December 12, 2012
Review: The Sessions (Ben Lewin)
An extraordinary account of sexual exploration and intimacy against the odds.
November 5, 2012
Review: Killing Them Softly (Andrew Dominic)
Writer-director Andrew Dominic has reinterpreted George V. Higgins’ 1974 novel Cogan’s Trade to fit America’s contemporary economic woes.
October 5, 2012
Review: Wuthering Heights (Andrea Arnold)
Once again displaying her skill with non-professional actors, Andrea Arnold’s version of Wuthering Heights is palpably, powerfully emotive.
October 5, 2012
YouTube spoof sensations The Piano Guys sign to Sony
Sending up Star Wars, The Bourne Identity and Coldplay has landed the goofy duo a record deal. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 17, 2012
Tan Dun: composing is Zen; conducting is like tai chi
For the Chinese film composer, synchronising sound and image is a form of martial arts. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 11, 2012