As he puts his finishing touches to his new Flute Concerto, Joe Chindamo tells Jansson J. Antmann how he has translated Dorothy Parker’s cynicism into music.

James Ledger discusses his new Clarinet Concerto, composed especially for Perth-based musician Ashley Smith, one that pushes the instrument to the edge of its capabilities.

A welcome (and terrifying) reminder of how powerful the melding of film and music can be.

Tuneful and well-crafted, what’s not to like about Cedric Thorpe Davie.

Ten Australian composers will see large-scale orchestral works recorded at Trackdown Studios this October.

The MSO flips the script on the ways in which movie music and sound effects are experienced.

From symphonic reinvention to new theatrical worlds, Limelight's September issue spotlights artists reshaping tradition while forging their own futures.

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Ahead of his Sibelius cycle with the ASO, Mark Wigglesworth talks about the composer’s radical reinvention of the symphony.

American guitarist and composer Bryce Dessner is about to join the Sydney Symphony Orchestra for two programs of his work. He chats about his compositions.

This month’s performance highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.

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