Roberto Alagna: My life is an opera!
Ahead of his Australian debut, we meet the French-born singer whose life has frequently resembled his chosen art form.
July 13, 2016
La Traviata gets racy makeover at Melbourne strip club
The abridged cabaret version of Verdi’s tragic romance by Emotionworks will feature a professional pole dancer. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 13, 2016
Sir David McVicar: “The older I get, the sadder I find Così”
The British director reflects on the profound melancholy of Mozart’s most lyrical work. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 8, 2016
Composer of the Month: Joseph Haydn
Joseph Haydn was always a lively listen but 200 years after the composer’s death, Haydn's fresh and innovatory spirit matters more than ever.
July 8, 2016
Magdalena Kožená returns to her first musical love
The Czech mezzo-soprano talks about her new album and describes her life-long love affair with Monteverdi. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 4, 2016
The July 2016 issue of Limelight Magazine is now on sale
Why the master of comedy, John Cleese, is planning to debut Fawlty Towers Down Under. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 4, 2016
Review: Armida (Pinchgut Opera)
★★★★☆ Star turns (and zombies) help Haydn’s musical sorceress cast her spell. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 25, 2016
Felicity Lott: Down-to-earth Dame
‘Flott’ reflects on her career, a lifetime partnership with Graham Johnson and how she felt winning the Legion d’Honneur. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 24, 2016
Review: The Love for Three Oranges (Opera Australia)
Prokofiev’s fruity soufflé proves the perfect snack opera for today.
June 23, 2016
Lyndon Terracini is shocked by absence of Government arts policy
Why Opera Australia’s AD believes culture is just as deserving as rugby and more important than submarines. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 23, 2016
Review: Tristan and Isolde (English National Opera)
★★★★☆ Stuart Skelton earns top laurels as Wagner’s tortured hero. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 17, 2016
Review: Carmen (Opera Australia)
John Bell's 'Cuban' take on Bizet offers a lot to sing and dance about.
June 17, 2016
John Bell on consummating his love affair with Carmen
Opera’s self-confessed “new boy” talks about sexual tension, operatic frustrations and rolling with the punches. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 15, 2016