Are Musicals The New Opera?
With opera companies more and more regularly dazzled by the lights of Broadway, we investigate the seemingly irresistible rise of musical theatre.
July 17, 2015
Editor’s Letter: Is There Life Beyond The Selfie?
Or do we ever allow ourselves space to let our senses enjoy?
July 16, 2015
The Grand Opera That Time Forgot
Joyce El-Khoury on being thrown to Donizetti's lions.
July 16, 2015
The Limelight Chart: August 2015
This month’s list of Australia’s top 20 classical music albums.
July 16, 2015
I Fagiolini: Finger On The Pulse
We get to the bottom of the quirky British vocal ensemble and its ‘beany’ Italian name.
July 15, 2015
Magdalena Kožená’s Velvet Revolution
Lady Rattle talks about growing up Czech, managing diaries and bringing up a musical family.
July 15, 2015
Ferruccio Furlanetto: Putting King Philip under the microscope
The 66-year-old Italian bass talks to Limelight about Kings, Christoff, Karajan and the secret of vocal longevity. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 12, 2015
Is new music unrestrained insanity?
New music has always been a source of fear and confusion, but is that any reason not to programme it? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 10, 2015
10 Of The Best: Film Composers
We take a look at some of the greatest composers who have scored for the silver screen.
July 8, 2015
Lise Lindstrom: Thawing out Puccini’s Ice Princess
Limelight’s Editor meets the American Turandot all set to be the next Aussie Brünnhilde. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 8, 2015
Mahler: The Double Man
His nine symphonies rule today’s orchestral repertoire, yet their composer is still a mass of contradictions.
July 7, 2015
Five Magnificent Mahler Recordings
To celebrate the Austrian symphonist's birthday we recommend five recordings for your listening pleasure.
July 7, 2015
Listen: Exclusive live-stream of new Kronos Quartet album
Nonesuch Records present Sunrise Of The Planetary Dream Collector: Music of Terry Riley
July 6, 2015