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Classical Music, Orchestral
Live Review

Review: Alexander Melnikov performs Shostakovich (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)

Russian piano virtuoso Alexander Melnikov shows why he is the go-to man for Shostakovich.

June 24, 2024
Classical Music, Orchestral
news

Sam Weller, International Conducting Competition winner

The young Australian conductor is one of six participants selected for a year-long career development program before the finals in 2025.

June 24, 2024
Classical Music, Orchestral
features

Playing Up: The Harp with Xavier de Maistre

French virtuoso Xavier de Maistre discusses his “sensual” instrument and commissioning new work.

June 24, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music, Dance, Opera, Orchestral, Theatre
features

On Stage: the events you need to see in July 2024

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

June 24, 2024
Classical Music, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
CD and Other Review

Review: Debussy & Strauss (Siobhán Stagg, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Jaime Martín)

The MSO's first release on its new label is a triumph.

June 24, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Opera, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
features

On the Record: July 2024

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra launches new label, thrilling recitals from the Cliburn winner and Piers Lane, plus Rattle’s Spring Symphony and a new Ring on DVD.

June 24, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
features

Comings and Goings: July 2024

The latest arts appointments and departures.

June 24, 2024
Classical Music, Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: The Mozart Album (Australian Haydn Ensemble, Erin Helyard, Skye McIntosh)

Mozart concertos joined at the HIP by Aussie favourites Helyard and McIntosh.

June 20, 2024
Classical Music, Orchestral
Live Review

Review: The Sydney Symphony Orchestra with the Australian String Quartet

An intriguing program, with a xylophone at the end. 

June 7, 2024
Classical Music, Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: Bruckner: Symphony No. 9 (Gurzenich Orchestra Cologne, François-Xavier Roth)

Cologne forces play beautifully but Roth misses Bruckner's anguish.

June 7, 2024
Classical Music, Orchestral
news

Gender and racial imbalance in orchestra repertoire growing worldwide

"Inaction equates to complicity": Orchestras move even further away from equal representation, as shown by the latest analysis from Donne, Women in Music.

June 5, 2024
Classical Music, Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: She Composes Like a Man (Tine Thing Helseth, tenThing)

Norwegian trumpeter and her girl (brass) band blaze a trail. 

May 29, 2024
Classical Music, Orchestral
features

World Premiere: Flute Concerto

Lachlan Skipworth has always enjoyed writing for the flute. His new concerto was written especially for WASO's Principal Flute, Andrew Nicholson.

May 20, 2024

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