The October issue celebrates renewal, mentorship, musical discovery and the growing international presence of Australian artists.

The October issue celebrates renewal, mentorship, musical discovery and the growing international presence of Australian artists.

Laura Hansford talks about her new production of Bizet’s Carmen for State Opera South Australia, in which Don José is seen to fail as a human being rather than its heroine.

After working at Opera Australia for 19 years before becoming Director of Canberra Theatre Centre in 2019, Budd returned to OA as CEO in 2025. He believes music is a vital part of life.

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

This month features David Greco and Erin Helyard’s latest Schubertiad, orchestral works by de Falla, McCabe and a whole host of Ukrainians, and a look at Handel’s Italians in London.

She's back ... OA's monumental Aida to be revived for the first time since its 2015 debut.

A regionally touring production of Mozart’s opera showcases the work’s ability to reveal its seductive nature at something other than grand scale.

A fascinating portrait of the collective endeavour of opera and of the individuals who make the magic happen.

Pinchgut's 25th birthday program lines up three comedies and one of Artistic Director Erin Helyard's favourite works of all time.

Caffeinated comic capers bring the buzz to this entertaining excursion into the lighter side of Baroque music.

Sally-Anne Russell interprets the title role in Handel’s fictional romp about Persian king Xerxes.