Making her title role debut, Emma Pearson invites us to the Silver Age of Viennese operetta, and the entire company comes to the party.

Opera Australia marks its 70th birthday with an “outrageously good performance” that breathes new life into Elijah Moshinsky’s iconic production.

The stars of Beijing's opera scene put on a tasting plate in a delicious debut gala.

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The acclaimed Australian tenor on the world premiere of Jonathan Mills’ song cycle, Songs for the Stranger, with the Australian World Orchestra.

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

The August edition of Limelight is one in which high notes, high aspirations and high marks combine.

South Australian soprano Lucy Stoddart is about to step into the spotlight in a pair of pivotal roles.

Suzanne Chaundy appointed to new role and charged with the oversight of Melbourne Opera's future development.

In director Graeme Murphy and conductor Vanessa Scammell’s hands, Lehár’s operetta reveals a very human heartbeat beneath all the froth.

The August edition of Limelight is one in which high notes, high aspirations and high marks combine.

Monteverdi’s opera of ancient Rome gets an exciting makeover courtesy of the 1983 film Scarface and Elena Kats-Chernin’s new orchestration.