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

Australian soprano Lauren Fagan is commanding attention overseas. She tells us about the roles that will be key to her future, and why playing soccer has helped her opera career.

Technical mastery is the key to musical expression, says Opera Australia Concertmaster Matthieu Arama.

After the success of last year’s inaugural Handa Opera at Millthorpe festival, Lyndon Terracini talks about this year’s expanded program.

Starring Emma Matthews and members of the OA Chorus, Reuben Kaye and Shaun Rennie’s unique blend of lowbrow and “Hochkunst” proves irresistible.

Julia Child is alive and cooking in this bite-sized opera monologue baked to perfect imperfection.

When it comes to keeping opera relevant, small-scale gems like this do much of the heavy lifting.

Big reads, in-depth analysis of Limelight's Artists of the Year vote, and everything you need to stay on top of the classical music and performing arts scene.

Survey of new Aussie works shows opera is alive and kicking.

Critics salute Victoria's deep and adventurous opera culture.

The very model of a modern Gilbert & Sullivan production: nostalgic yet fresh and funny, with cast and orchestra on song.