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.

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

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.

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

A round-up of our recent news reports.

This month’s performance highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.

Limelight talks to director Sarah Giles about the return of a COVID-cancelled comedy that speaks to the moment more loudly than before.

Love at first sight brings with it joy, responsibilities and a whopping insurance premium, says Bach Akademie Australia's Madeleine Easton.

We're seeing more disability on our stages and screens than a decade ago, but there is still plenty to be done.

Elgar became England’s leading composer almost overnight following the premiere of his Enigma Variations. What is the so-called Enigma?