Roberto Alagna: My life is an opera!
Ahead of his Australian debut, we meet the French-born singer whose life has frequently resembled his chosen art form.
July 13, 2016
Hidden Treasures of the Baroque
Limelight’s brains trust of early music practitioners share their secret pleasures from the bygone period. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 13, 2016
O sing joyfully with all your skill
How choristers radically transformed from medieval monks into globetrotting superstars. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 13, 2016
Is this the “ugliest” music ever written?
Mathematician Scott Rickard has crunched the numbers to create a “pattern-free” piano sonata, but is it “ugly”?
July 12, 2016
Singing till the cows come home is a real thing in Sweden
Singer Jonna Jinton shows off her bovine bel canto, with a technique like nothing you’ve ever ‘herd’.
July 11, 2016
Character building: dance isn’t only for the young
Past a certain age, we expect most dancers to retire. But should we be putting these experienced talents out to pasture?
July 10, 2016
Sir David McVicar: “The older I get, the sadder I find Così”
The British director reflects on the profound melancholy of Mozart’s most lyrical work. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 8, 2016
Composer of the Month: Joseph Haydn
Joseph Haydn was always a lively listen but 200 years after the composer’s death, Haydn's fresh and innovatory spirit matters more than ever.
July 8, 2016
Why music is the crucial force in William Robinson’s life
The Australian artist, turning 80 this year, toyed with the idea of being a pianist until nerves got the better of him. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 8, 2016
How Shakespeare wrote for women
Will’s female roles were originally written for men. So what does his writing for women tell us about the man? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 7, 2016
Raining Supreme: The secret history of Singin’ in the Rain
A look at the backstage shenanigans and plethora of legends that sprung up around the greatest movie musical of all time. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 7, 2016
Magdalena Kožená returns to her first musical love
The Czech mezzo-soprano talks about her new album and describes her life-long love affair with Monteverdi. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 4, 2016
Mr Frog’s date with Ms Star
Ross Edwards introduces his new double concerto for saxophonist Amy Dickson and percussionist Colin Currie. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 3, 2016