This issue includes features on Léo Delibes' Sylvia, Shostakovich's Fourth Symphony, Golden Age string instruments, and composers Schumann and John Kander.
Stanton Welch’s new version of Sylvia throws a welcome spotlight on the work’s composer, the gifted French melodist Léo Delibes. As The Australian Ballet prepares to perform it for the first time, Deborah Jones explores the history of the work and its score, which Tchaikovsky adored.
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Australian Haydn Ensemble will "walk a lot taller" after its critically acclaimed west-to-east traverse of America.
Lucy Maunder’s career has been going gangbusters, but she's long dreamed of playing would-be vaudevillian Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago.
This month’s concert highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.
A lacklustre rendition of the national anthem leaves Guy Noble pondering our unwillingness to sing this country’s praises.
The latest arts appointments and departures.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
Since the first BRAVO Cruise, Guy Noble has played conductor and host. Preparing to set sail again in 2024, he remembers past highlights.
Attending Cabaret in London, Guy Noble was taken aback by the dictatorial ushers, who tried to stop him taking photos in the foyer, and on the pavement outside.
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The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
Pondering our dopamine addiction and obsessive need to feel good, Guy Noble wonders if boredom is a necessary counterpoint to happiness.
Our specialist writers analyse this year’s offerings in theatres and concert halls.
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