Soprano Emma Matthews on keeping the ‘bel’ in her ‘canto’
On the launch of her new CD with "the dancing conductor", the singer recalls the winding path to vocal glory.
August 26, 2016
How Mr Brautigam overcame his “awkward” instrument
The Dutch pianist and early music specialist keeps a tuner on call when he’s recording works for fortepiano. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 26, 2016
Vaslav Nijinsky: Still dancing with his demons
The Russian dancer who battled schizophrenia, yet changed the face of ballet, is now a ballet himself.
August 25, 2016
Elisabeth Leonskaja: A Russian lioness of the keyboard
The Georgian-born pianist talks about growing up in the Soviet Union, the Russian school and meeting Shostakovich.
August 25, 2016
Luminescence sees female vocal virtuosity casting its magic spell
Alice Chance explains why witchery, rather than madness, is the focus of her latest composition.
August 25, 2016
Clinton: The Musical finally comes home
After success off-Broadway and in the UK, a rollicking Australian musical about Bill Clinton is opening in Perth. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 24, 2016
Vanished Musicians: The lives of Jewish refugees in Australia
A new translation of a seminal investigation examines the fate of dozens, from Jascha Spivakovsky to Marlene Dietrich’s jazz band. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 23, 2016
Limelight exclusive with Julie Andrews: We’ve grown accustomed to her face
Dame Julie Andrews talks to Limelight's Editor about the road from British Vaudeville to My Fair Lady and Broadway stardom.
August 18, 2016
How Opera Holland Park is becoming home for Aussie singers
James Clutton’s minor revolution is offering a refreshing model for staging full-scale opera. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 18, 2016
Meet one of the Australian World Orchestra’s youngest
Ahead of their 2016 concerts, Jonathan Bekes explains his tips to get ahead and his love affair with Jacqueline Du Pré.
August 16, 2016
Peter Carroll: From Shakespeare soliloquies to Schubert
Currently playing Malvolio, the actor’s performing career began as a child, singing whenever he got the chance. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 16, 2016
David Robertson tames Petrushka, Stravinsky’s unruly middle child
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s maestro has a cunning plan to untangle the puppet who would be human. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 15, 2016
Miriam Gordon-Stewart uncovers the real Marschallin
The Australian soprano made a startling discovery preparing her new production of Der Rosenkavalier for Charlottesville. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 12, 2016