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

Folk-flecked piano trios, Elder’s Elgar, Jurowski’s Stravinsky, and orchestral songs from Magdalena Kožená and Stanford. This month’s releases are strikingly eclectic.

This month’s Limelight cover star is Gothic literature’s first and most influential monster – but not in the guise you’ve come to expect.

Stanford’s orchestral songs brought thrillingly to life, with nary a whiff of the sea.

This month’s Limelight cover star is Gothic literature’s first and most influential monster – but not in the guise you’ve come to expect.

The life, loves and losses of a heavenly queen and her earthly counterparts.

The prime mover of Gondwana Choirs, Williams is recognised for her decades-long dedication to choral performance and music development in Australia.

The world-famous King’s College Choir elevated the soul with its crystalline voices and unsurpassable reverence for tradition.

Australian soprano Siobhan Stagg and South African pianist Nico De Villiers shine in a celebration of a neglected American composer.

Marshall McGuire, Chair of the Australian Music Centre, discusses the importance of Australia’s Art Music Awards with Maddy Briggs.

British-Italian tenor Freddie De Tommaso is the real deal. He talks to Jo Litson ahead of his Australian debut.

John Adams conducts his Gold Rush opera, Janine Jansen thrills with Prokofiev and Sibelius, there are chamber music rarities and a new Gerontius on the block.