In the December 2018 edition of Limelight Magazine we pay tribute to Richard Gill's extraordinary life and legacy. Plus, the standout CDs of 2018.

When the Hong Kong Philharmonic asked Klaus Heymann if Naxos would record its Ring cycle he thought it was “a crazed idea” but agreed anyway. We discover how the orchestra, under Jaap van Zweden, struck (Rhine)gold with the ambitious project.

Dr Nick Gordon looks at the financial complexities of the Venice Biennale.

Voice and violin come together in Cathy Milliken's new solo piece for Véronique Serret, dedicated to women who speak out.

Ormandy’s Bluebeard rides again, plus Edo, Martin and Maurane on Eloquence.

Take a peek at what's happening in Pinchgut Opera's rehearsals for Artaserse, opening in Sydney this Thursday.

As two of the 100 judges on Channel 7’s singing show, Jacqui Dark and John Longmuir explain why they took part, and why they’d never be contestants.

Musical theatre performer Blake Bowden, who is currently starring in The Book of Mormon, has released an EP dedicated to lyricist Lorenz Hart.

The master of miniature piano forms, Chopin was spurred on by his passion for the writer George Sand and a deep understanding of his Polish musical roots.

The hugely successful stage adaptation of Hitchcock's spy thriller is back for seasons in Brisbane and Adelaide.

The composer tells us about conducting Doctor Atomic, Limelight's Opera Recording of the Year 2018.

The Gabrieli Consort's Artistic Director Paul McCreesh talks about A Rose Magnificat, Limelight's Vocal Recording of the Year 2018.