Limelight’s top ten US Presidents in music
From the greats like Washington and Lincoln to the murkier Nixons and Clintons, music has added spice to the White House.
November 4, 2016
Cédric Tiberghien: “Now I’m five, I want to play the piano”
“I swallowed the whole thing and now it’s inside me,” says the French pianist of his teacher’s words of wisdom. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 4, 2016
Supported by Warner Classics
Joyce DiDonato conducts her own personal “war on war”
The socially savvy mezzo supports many causes, but after the Paris attacks she’s decided to go on the record.
November 3, 2016
In Trifonov, Liszt finds a transcendent new champion
The acclaimed Russian pianist explains his passion for Liszt’s Études and why it was important to him to record them all. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 2, 2016
Guest Editor’s Letter: Why Great Art Matters
Opera Australia's Artistic Director explains why art and music in our modern society are more important than ever.
November 2, 2016
Rosario La Spina on tenors, top notes and Tosca
The Queensland tenor talks all things Cavarodossi in the lead up to State Opera South Australia’s latest staging. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 2, 2016
Nina Stemme: “I thought I had an ugly voice”
She didn’t buy the dramatic repertoire for many years, but these days many consider the Wagnerian soprano of our time. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 2, 2016
Guy Noble cobbles together Frankenstein’s opera
For this ‘composer’, the act of operatic creation is a case of stitching together the mouldering body parts of the greats. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 1, 2016
The Tallis Scholars in Antarctica? It’s not as crazy as it sounds
Peter Phillips on the joys and perils of touring, and why the Tallis Lamentations beat that Allegri Miserere. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 1, 2016
Alban Gerhardt: “We can’t just play music by dead composers”
The cellist is playing Dvořák with the MSO, but consider him as dwelling in the past at your peril. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 1, 2016
Matthias Schack-Arnott’s Anicca spins you right round, baby
The Melbourne-based percussionist has teamed up with engineer Richard Allen to create a new revolving instrument.
October 31, 2016
Meet young classical pianists Lucas and Arthur Jussen
The Dutch brothers are royal favourites and have collaborated with Sir Neville Marriner. Now they’re coming to Australia. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 30, 2016
SpringFest 2016: A chance to tango through the tulips?
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra Fellows will provide the music for this headily-scented hardy perennial. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 30, 2016