Limelight’s top ten US Presidents in music
From the greats like Washington and Lincoln to the murkier Nixons and Clintons, music has added spice to the White House.
November 4, 2016
Ashes scattering opera fan apologises to the Met community
The man who disposed of his friend’s remains and cancelled an opera has penned a letter to those affected. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 4, 2016
TSO, ASQ and Vic Opera top Australian content rankings
Sydney-based composer Ian Whitney has been crunching the numbers for 2017 flagship seasons on his blog. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 4, 2016
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Joyce DiDonato conducts her own personal “war on war”
The socially savvy mezzo supports many causes, but after the Paris attacks she’s decided to go on the record.
November 3, 2016
Guest Editor’s Letter: Why Great Art Matters
Opera Australia's Artistic Director explains why art and music in our modern society are more important than ever.
November 2, 2016
On Sale: Lyndon Terracini guest edits our November issue
As Melbourne goes Ring crazy, Limelight celebrates with its annual opera special. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 2, 2016
Rosario La Spina on tenors, top notes and Tosca
The Queensland tenor talks all things Cavarodossi in the lead up to State Opera South Australia’s latest staging. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 2, 2016
Nina Stemme: “I thought I had an ugly voice”
She didn’t buy the dramatic repertoire for many years, but these days many consider the Wagnerian soprano of our time. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 2, 2016
Guy Noble cobbles together Frankenstein’s opera
For this ‘composer’, the act of operatic creation is a case of stitching together the mouldering body parts of the greats. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 1, 2016
Nigel Levings on the art of good lighting
In an extract from his new Platform Paper, the lighting designer discusses a famous scene from La Bohème. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 31, 2016
Met cancels Rossini performance after man sprinkles ashes in pit
The matinee of Guillaume Tell was abandoned following an incident initially thought to be a terrorist act. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 30, 2016
Review: The Eighth Wonder (Opera Australia, IFAC Handa)
A must see, site-specific one-off that lifts the spirits and justifies an art form.
October 28, 2016
Rising Star: Bright, young countertenor Nicholas Tolputt
Before heading for pastures new, the singer talks coping with anxiety, paying the rent and people he’d love to work with. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 27, 2016