Rising costs have prohibited more than half of Australians from attending a live show, while classical music audiences grow, finds Creative Australia in its latest survey.

Brisbane-born soprano Xenia Puskarz Thomas receives $25,000 to support her rapidly-rising international career.

This concert of arias and duets was exceedingly well curated and performed; another feather in the cap for Artistic Director Ana de la Vega.

Ahead of his tour with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Italian baritone Renato Dolcini reflects on his passion for Baroque music and his collaboration with William Christie.

Jake Lyle, who played The Phantom on Sydney Harbour, is one of OA's new Young Artists, who will perform in concert with the graduating class in August.

An unforgettable Australian night of opera inspired by the landscape and spirit of the outback.

The company appeals to youngsters with a major new discount as Music Australia reports a decline in opera attendance.

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Ahead of her title-role debut in Opera Australia’s The Merry Widow, soprano Emma Pearson tells us why operetta deserves pride of place alongside opera.

With TwoSet Violin for its cover stars, the June issue of Limelight is all about artists reshaping the ways in which audiences engage with the arts.

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

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