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

From high notes to deep brass, June’s Limelight hits all the right chords in music, theatre and more!

This month features three homegrown blockbusters, two new takes on Ravel, women’s-eye views of Venetian Baroque, a haunting Faerie Bride and a Flying Dutchman for the library.

This life-and-times biography explores Melba as others saw her.

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

In the elemental surroundings, Korean star Sumi Jo steals the show with a performance that takes root in the memory.

Strong in Sydney, soft elsewhere, Opera Australia's annual report reveals a $10.1 million deficit for 2024.

British director Netia Jones brings a hi-tech approach to Pinchgut Opera's The Fairy Queen, but music and story always come first, she tells Limelight.

Opposites attract as Davidsen and Finley headline a magnificent new Dutchman.

Dane Lam forges international collaborations with a multiverse Magic Flute and a brand new Roméo et Juliette.

Focused on fat shaming and size prejudice, Neil LaBute's black comedy Fat Pig is story that belongs on an opera stage, says librettist Miriam Gordon-Stewart.

A fine operatic metaphor for the transience and troubles of modern life, but Flight's rhyming libretto reduces uplift.