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Soprano Nina Korbe is doubly proud to be singing under the vast skies of western Queensland. “Being on my traditional land, I asked myself: what songs and sounds do I want to offer as a gift?"

Composer Jonathan Dove talks to Clive Paget about his comic opera Flight, coming to Adelaide.

From pianos to poltergeists, from Strauss to Swan Lake, Limelight's May issue celebrates music, theatre and wild creativity.

Caplan’s exploration of what she calls “Black operatic counterculture” is quite the game changer.

The latest arts appointments and departures.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

This month’s performance highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.

This month we feature a treasure trove of discoveries, from unknown Lieder and operatic rarities to the birth of the nocturne and another wonderful unearthed female composer.

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

Opera Rara restores Verdi’s first thoughts to stellar effect.

From pianos to poltergeists, from Strauss to Swan Lake, Limelight's May issue celebrates music, theatre and wild creativity.