Pastorale

Melbourne Chamber Orchestra: Pastorale

Wyndham Cultural Centre 177 Watton Street,, Werribee, VIC, Australia
Highlighting the warmth and beauty of the MCO sound. One of the most iconic works, Barber’s Adagio for Strings lifts the lid on this musical jewellery box brimming with treasures. A true hidden gem, Doreen Carwithen’s lush and lyrical Concerto for Piano and Strings was written in 1948, then sadly…

Tempo Rubato: SPEL [Louisa Rankin & Jason Noble] ft. Connor D’Netto

Tempo Rubato 34 Breese St, Brunswick, VIC, Australia
Vocalist Louisa Rankin and clarinetist Jason Noble come together as SPEL, a duo exploring the curious and abstract corners of fragile, playful, improvisatory music making. Following the release of their debut self-titled album, described as “a supremely human listening experience” (Jazz Valley), SPEL invite you to join them as their…
The Princess, the Pea (and the Brave Escapee)

Australian Chamber Orchestra: The Princess, the Pea (and the Brave Escapee)

The Neilson, Pier 2/3 13A Hickson Road, Dawes Point, NSW, Australia
Isabella was born with everything. Daughter of the grandest king, surrounded by the greatest wealth, held in the highest castle. Her life was big, bold and brash, but Isabella notices the small, beautiful things… from the way frogs hold their breath in the pond, to how sand feels between her…
The Princess, the Pea (and the Brave Escapee)

Australian Chamber Orchestra: The Princess, the Pea (and the Brave Escapee)

The Neilson, Pier 2/3 13A Hickson Road, Dawes Point, NSW, Australia
Isabella was born with everything. Daughter of the grandest king, surrounded by the greatest wealth, held in the highest castle. Her life was big, bold and brash, but Isabella notices the small, beautiful things… from the way frogs hold their breath in the pond, to how sand feels between her…
Pastorale

Melbourne Chamber Orchestra: Pastorale

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Highlighting the warmth and beauty of the MCO sound. One of the most iconic works, Barber’s Adagio for Strings lifts the lid on this musical jewellery box brimming with treasures. A true hidden gem, Doreen Carwithen’s lush and lyrical Concerto for Piano and Strings was written in 1948, then sadly…

Chimera Ensemble: Piano Quartets

St Mary's Anglican Church 9 Ridge St, South Perth, WA, Australia
Luscious music for Piano Quartets by Mendelssohn, celebrated film composer Danny Elfman and Schumann played by fabulous musicians. Artists: Rebecca Glorie (violin), Daniel Schmitt (viola), Melinda Forsythe (cello), and Tommaso Pollio (piano).

Keys of Gold Classical Music Festival: Concerti Plus

St Paul's Cathedral, Bendigo 6 Myers St, Bendigo, VIC, Australia
Bendigo’s Keys of Gold Classical Music Festival is so called as the festival not only features keyboard instruments at every concert, but also features the rich heritage of glorious buildings, grand public spaces and elegant streetscapes all made possible through the discovery of gold in 1851. Inspired by the vision…
The Princess, the Pea (and the Brave Escapee)

Australian Chamber Orchestra: The Princess, the Pea (and the Brave Escapee)

The Neilson, Pier 2/3 13A Hickson Road, Dawes Point, NSW, Australia
Isabella was born with everything. Daughter of the grandest king, surrounded by the greatest wealth, held in the highest castle. Her life was big, bold and brash, but Isabella notices the small, beautiful things… from the way frogs hold their breath in the pond, to how sand feels between her…
The Princess, the Pea (and the Brave Escapee)

Australian Chamber Orchestra: The Princess, the Pea (and the Brave Escapee)

The Neilson, Pier 2/3 13A Hickson Road, Dawes Point, NSW, Australia
Isabella was born with everything. Daughter of the grandest king, surrounded by the greatest wealth, held in the highest castle. Her life was big, bold and brash, but Isabella notices the small, beautiful things… from the way frogs hold their breath in the pond, to how sand feels between her…
Mozart’s Clarinet

Musica Viva Australia: Mozart’s Clarinet

Queensland Conservatorium 140 Grey St, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Historical clarinettist Nicola Boud, cellist Simon Cobcroft and early keyboardist Erin Helyard explore the brave new sounds of eighteenth-century Vienna. Travel back in time with these questing early music specialists to discover Mozart and Beethoven as if for the first time. Vienna, 1785. Johann Friedrich Schink is blown away by…
The Princess, the Pea (and the Brave Escapee)

Australian Chamber Orchestra: The Princess, the Pea (and the Brave Escapee)

The Neilson, Pier 2/3 13A Hickson Road, Dawes Point, NSW, Australia
Isabella was born with everything. Daughter of the grandest king, surrounded by the greatest wealth, held in the highest castle. Her life was big, bold and brash, but Isabella notices the small, beautiful things… from the way frogs hold their breath in the pond, to how sand feels between her…

Limelight 250

Limelight magazine covers

What's your Limelight story?

Celebrating 250 issues of music, arts and culture.

Competitions

View current offers

Win CDs, tickets to the latest shows, cinema screening invitations and more.

Season Preview

Season Preview

Explore the 2026 season

Our specialist writers analyse this year’s offerings in theatres and concert halls.

Featured

Queensland Spotlight

Your guide to the arts in the Sunshine State.

What’s On

Explore the online calendar

Find out what’s happening this week and add your own events to our free online calendar.

Limelight+

Dual Subscriptions

Substantial discounts when you subscribe to Limelight and a partner arts organisation.

Playlists

Playlists

Listen now

Looking for something new to listen to? Check out our playlists from our latest issue.

Emails

Sign up now

Receive free email updates on a range of topics from Limelight.