Joseph Tawadros talks to Limelight about his two very different Sydney Festival gigs – and the possibility of "playing the oud in a raincoat".

Frang and Ticciati create a marriage made in heaven in Elgar’s concerto.

The Australian conductor takes up the role following the announcement of a new MSO position last year.

Goodyear mines some brilliant Prokofiev gems from the depths of darkness.

Though there are signs of belt-tightening, there's plenty to look forward to and anniversaries to celebrate in the Australian arts in 2025.

What do our orchestras and choirs have on offer in the year ahead?

Australia’s arts sector faces a watershed moment. It has the opportunity to become the leading space for discourse – but only if there are major changes in cultural leadership.

Composer Carl Vine discusses his latest work for the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, in which he explores musical ideas one would least expect at a traditional symphonic concert.

Hallé’s new broom sweeps the cobwebs from Britten’s ballet.

Ahead of an Australian tour with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Music Director Hans Graf tells us why he puts his distinguished career down to luck.

Essential holiday listening includes a Britten rarity, stunning recordings of Elgar and Tippett, a pair of oddball operas, and three outstanding discs of orchestral music by women.

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