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

Strap yourself in for Joyce Yang's upcoming recital series. "We’ll take the sharp corners together!”

The Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Australian String Quartet join forces for one special concert.

A new, world class instrument at the heart of St James' is about to be put through its paces.

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.

Umberto Clerici conducted his first concert in 2018. Four years later, he was Queensland Symphony Orchestra's Chief Conductor. How did he do it?

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

Opera Queensland is on a mission to take opera as far afield as possible and change the way it’s perceived.

Norwegian virtuoso Tine Thing Helseth always knew she wanted to be a trumpet soloist and find her own distinctive voice – as Melbourne audiences will discover when she plays Weinberg’s Trumpet Concerto.

Wicked, The Odd Couple, a new cabaret show and a BRAVO cruise . . . There’s no stopping Todd McKenney. He shares why he likes to keep busy.

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

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