State Opera South Australia’s Artistic Director Dane Lam tells us why audiences should expect a thrilling joyride when The Magic Flute arrives in Adelaide.

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

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

This month features operatic fantasies for cello, Shostakovich quartets, new albums from the Seraphim Trio and Andrea Lam, and the latest in Simon Rattle’s Janáček project.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

Celebrating 250 issues of Limelight, your go-to magazine for big ideas, bold music and the best live performance nationwide.

Nicole Car dazzles in Sarah Giles’s five-star staging of Dvořák’s masterpiece – the best in decades.

Lalo’s masterpiece gets the modern recording it so richly deserves.

Simon Phillips' 2022 production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical rebooted for a Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour 2026 season.

In heavy disguise, opera critic Albert Ehrnrooth experiences the sweaty business of performing in a gigantic Carmen staged in scorching summer heat.

"A very fine talent, company member and friend". Mezzo-soprano Rosemary Gunn was an admired and regular presence on Australian opera stages.

Rattle’s deeply felt reading and flawless cast make for a top recommendation.