State Opera South Australia launches digital library
The new digital archive features the first dedicated library of Australian operas and is accessible to the public.
April 27, 2022
Sacred Cow: Don’t clap too soon!
Applauding too soon and leaving before the final credits roll robs you of the full experience, argues Christine Hinton.
April 26, 2022
Anna Dowsley: Home and Away
Anna Dowsley fell asleep when she was taken to see her first opera but she still decided to train as a singer. Clive Paget talks to the Australian mezzo-soprano whose European career is taking off.
April 26, 2022
On the Record: What’s new on disc in May 2022
The big guns are out this month with box sets from Decca and DG, but other labels have plenty on offer, including an outstanding vocal recital from Nicky Spence.
April 26, 2022
The May 2022 issue of Limelight is now available
We explore portraits of pianist Simon Tedeschi, how opera singer Anna Dowsley is building a career on two continents, the life of Arrigo Boito and our fascination with The Devil, the incredible life of pianist Ruth Slenczynska, and plenty more.
April 26, 2022
On Air & Online: Radio and streaming in May 2022
This month’s concert highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.
April 26, 2022
Read the May 2022 issue of Limelight online
Log in to read the PDF version of Limelight's May 2022 magazine.
April 26, 2022
The Devil You (don’t) Know
Arrigo Boito is best known as the librettist for Verdi's Otello and Falstaff, but he was also a composer. As Opera Australia prepares to stage his only opera, Mahima Macchione traces his career.
April 26, 2022
Chamber, Classical Music, Dance, Festivals, Instrumental, Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Opera, Orchestral, Theatre, Vocal & Choral
On Stage: the events you need to see in May 2022
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
April 26, 2022
Rachelle Durkin on the terror of Turn of the Screw
After two decades based in the US, Durkin has returned to Australia and is poised to star in one of Britten's darkest works.
April 22, 2022
Stacey Alleaume on Violetta and Verdi
As she prepares to revisit the role of Violetta, the star soprano has fallen in love again with Verdi’s music.
April 19, 2022
Books, Chamber, Classical Music, Dance, Festivals, Film, Instrumental, Jazz, Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Opera, Orchestral, Stage, Theatre
Introducing the May 2022 issue of Limelight
We explore portraits of pianist Simon Tedeschi, how opera singer Anna Dowsley is building a career on two continents, the life of Arrigo Boito and our fascination with The Devil, the incredible life of pianist Ruth Slenczynska, and plenty more.
April 14, 2022
Richard Piper on Book of Longing, ‘Glassical’ music, and becoming Leonard Cohen
The Melbourne theatre stalwart talks about the unique proposition of playing the voice of Cohen in Australian Contemporary Opera Co's 'Book of Longing'.
April 13, 2022