Steven Isserlis on Shostakovich
Ahead of his upcoming ACO tour, the great British cellist discusses the challenges and the ideas behind one of the cornerstones of the repertoire: Shostakovich’s cinematic First Cello Concerto.
Ahead of his upcoming ACO tour, the great British cellist discusses the challenges and the ideas behind one of the cornerstones of the repertoire: Shostakovich’s cinematic First Cello Concerto.
Two titans, poles apart, provide a satisfying way to celebrate Spoleto's end of the affair.
The Polish pianist, whose latest Mozart disc is Limelight's Recording of the Month in June, explains how each concerto tells a story.
Piotr’s heart of Mozart: Polish pianist plumbs the depths in a couple of Classical masterpieces.
Get your copy of Limelight Magazine's June 2018 edition featuring Anne-Sophie Mutter, Scott Rankin, Jessica Pratt and some of Australia's finest chamber ensembles.
German violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter talks about her mentor Karajan, climbing new music mountains, and stalking Daniil Trifonov.
We talk to the Australian violinist, who won the ABC Young Performers Award at 16, about coming home for a string of concerts and debuts.
Debussy under a spotlight perhaps could use a few more shadows.
Protean pianist proves he’s sure got rhythm – and then some.
Another impressive instalment in a masterful Bruckner cycle.
Stravinsky premiere heads a disc that perhaps lacks a Firebird.
Exhilarating performances of two great British symphonies.
The Australian composer of Babe and a host of classical scores has a residency with the Sydney-based orchestra, but the practice actually goes back to the Dark Ages and beyond.