On the Record: May 2025
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.
April 22, 2025
On Stage: the events you need to see in May 2025
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
April 22, 2025
Review: Simon Boccanegra (Hallé, Chorus of Opera North, RNCM Opera Chorus, Mark Elder)
Opera Rara restores Verdi’s first thoughts to stellar effect.
April 16, 2025
Introducing the May 2025 issue of Limelight
From pianos to poltergeists, from Strauss to Swan Lake, Limelight's May issue celebrates music, theatre and wild creativity.
April 9, 2025
Review: Weinberg: The Passenger (Amanda Majeski, Daveda Karanas, Nikolai Schukoff, Teatro Real De Madrid, Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla)
Weinberg’s harrowing masterpiece hits the mainstream.
April 7, 2025
Ralph Fiennes to make Opera Debut
Fiennes to revisit a story he helped bring to cinemas 25 years ago.
April 4, 2025
Review: Michael Tippett: New Year (BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, BBC Singers, Martyn Brabbins)
Tippett’s operatic swansong opens its throat at last.
March 26, 2025
Read the April 2025 issue of Limelight
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March 24, 2025
Putting Down Roots
They say it takes a village to put on a show, let alone a festival. That’s certainly true when it comes to Handa Opera at Millthorpe.
March 24, 2025
Guy Noble’s Soapbox: Musicals Australia?
Staging a commercial musical can help finance a potentially loss-making opera, but has Opera Australia tipped the balance too far?
March 24, 2025
On the Record: April 2025
A disc of Donizetti gold, a Mahler 3 from the Czech Philh and the best in homegrown chamber music. Simon Rattle’s latest Creation is the icing on the cake.
March 24, 2025
On Air & Online: Radio and streaming in April 2025
This month’s performance highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.
March 24, 2025
On Stage: the events you need to see in April 2025
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
March 24, 2025