Jansson J. Antmann, Steve Dow, Deborah Jones and Ian Whitney analyse this year’s offerings in theatres and concert halls.

The Australian pianist tells us about fusing classical and pop music, her love of house music, and how being grounded in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic inspired a new album of piano essentials.

Are story ballets naff? asks Jill Brown

Affectionately known as ‘Frosty the Showman’, the impresario, who is currently co-producing Pippin, explains why classic musicals feature large in his life and work.

Highlights coming up in online streaming as well as on ABC Classic and the independent radio stations ArtSound, Fine Music Sydney, 3MBS, 4MBS and 5MBS.

Sexual freedom and the subconscious in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Find out what's on stage – and streaming online – in January & February from Limelight editors Jo Litson, Angus McPherson and Clive Paget.

Natalie Aroyan and Diego Torre will reunite as Verdi lovers when Ernani has its first Sydney Opera House outing.

David Hallberg talks to Deborah Jones about his plans for The Australian Ballet, about holding the audience’s hand when presenting unfamiliar choreography, and about keeping the spark in classical ballet alive.

What to spend your Christmas money on? Try some Trifonov, or take a punt and discover Thalberg, Eccles or Paul Ben-Haim.

The video game industry now dwarfs both the film and video streaming industries, bringing music to millions around the world. Angus McPherson speaks to the composers and conductors who are making their mark on the genre.

Classical guitarist Timothy Kain – who turns 70 in January – sees himself as a performer first and a teacher second, but he excels at both.