Murray Perahia: the marriage of expressivity and coherence
Ahead of his long awaited Australian debut, the American legend talks Bach, Beethoven and being a friend of Horrowitz
Ahead of his long awaited Australian debut, the American legend talks Bach, Beethoven and being a friend of Horrowitz
Big guns go head-to-head in a celebration of two of classical music’s most revered figures. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
The cellist waited 40 years to record the most beloved concerto. Limelight visited his London home to see what kept him.
The finest exponents of the German master's operas from the 1920s to the present day.
On the 50th anniversary of his first recording for Decca, the Australian maestro reflects on the tenor and his legacy.
The Welsh baritone on playing Wagner’s ‘complicated’ god and teaming up with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for his new CD. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Peter Phillips on what makes his choir tick and preparing the for their anniversary Australian tour.
Why do musicians put themselves through the grueling process of competitions and is it ever worth it? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Following his iTunes Festival appearance, we catch up with supposedly the most popular classical musician on the planet.
No-one captured the spirit of 19th-century Paris better than Offenbach, whose mastery went far beyond his famous operettas.
After a stunning 2011 debut the Australia World Orchestra is back, with very special guest Zubin Mehta.
From Glass to Nyman, the über-Gothic Princess of the Piano corsets-up to talk about her latest album. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Maria Callas’ status as cultural icon endures 90 years after her birth. But how was the legend of La Divina born? Limelight finds out.