Many 18th century composers worked in conditions antithetical to creativity, writes Sally Melhuish. Some triumphed regardless.

The centenary of Puccini's death gives creatives the chance to reflect on what makes his operas so special and explore new ways to stage them.

After 30 years away from the musical theatre stage, Sarah Brightman returns as Norma Desmond in a new Australian production of Sunset Boulevard.

A Frenchwoman’s resurrected Faust is Recording of the Month alongside an opera-fest that includes Kaufmann’s Parsifal. Smetana, Stravinsky, Debussy and Rózsa also feature.

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

Cameron Lam catches up on the latest music across Classical, Jazz and Sound Art in this month’s Australian Art Music playlist.

Limelight talks to the stars of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour's West Side Story about a show that builds its own sense of community.

“This is me. This is my world!” Tim Draxl puts a new and personal spin on Sunset Boulevard's cynical protagonist.

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

Cameron Lam celebrates five years of curating the Australian Art Music playlist featuring music across Classical, Jazz and Sound Art.

Famous for his classical chops and pop star approach to staging a solo piano concert, Havasi is all about connection, entertainment and a great night out.

In-concert operas are sometimes regarded as the poor relation of their fully staged cousins. But can less be more?