This issue features the young Australians destined for greatness, Nina Stemme on Wagner's heroines, interviews with Katie Noonan, Donald Runnicles and more.
Who are Australia's next classical music stars? Reducing our long list wasn't easy, but after much discussion we have chosen 30 young instrumentalists, composers, conductors and singers who have talent plus 'x' factor, and who we reckon are definitely artists to watch out for.
A look at the changes happening to mainstage venues across the country, and what this flurry of architecture will mean for classical music and the performing arts.
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Stanley Dodds, the Sydney Youth Orchestra's new Chief Conductor, talks to Limelight about the "buzz" he gets on the podium and being a "slow cooker".
Celebrating 20 years as a conductor of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra this year, Benjamin Northey shares some thoughts on work, life and music.
This month, Cameron Lam’s Australian Art Music playlist collects rich pieces with perspectives to listen to, whether commenting on history, the world or current events.
ABC Classic is about to release the vocal quartet's debut album. Katie Noonan is incredibly proud of it – but recording it was one of the most challenging things she’s ever done.
A round-up of our recent news reports.
Cameron Lam’s monthly playlist covers Classical, Jazz and Sound Art that adventures across land, sky and sea before returning to the comfort of home.
A round-up of our recent news reports.
Cameron Lam’s Australian Art Music playlist is all vibes this month, as he explores ambience, mood and grooves across Classical, Jazz and Sound Art.
This year’s ANAM Quartetthaus season brings Australian and UK string quartets into extreme close-up for a listening experience unlike any other.
An ambitious work new for orchestra, massed choirs and a single actor, Tides of Longing explores the refugee experience in a new way.
A wide-ranging program perfectly in tune with its gorgeous natural surroundings made for a breathtaking Festival that even won over the weather.
Elena Kats-Chernin explains how her first violin concerto, written for soloist Emily Sun, draws on ideas she had just explored in a score for a German silent film set in the circus world.
Our specialist writers analyse this year’s offerings in theatres and concert halls.
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