The Spirit of Adventure: Lindy Hume on walking opera’s artistic tightrope
The new artistic director of Opera Queensland reflects on respect for tradition and the allure of innovation.
January 19, 2013
Every child needs music: Richard Gill still arguing 50 years on
Music education does not just make children more musical; it unleashes their creative powers. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 19, 2013
Five Questions for Sydney Festival director Lieven Bertels
The dutchman has given Sydney Festival an injection of classical music. But can he still break even at the box office? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 7, 2013
A Quartet of fakers: Pauline Collins’ lip-synching opera singer
British actress Pauline Collins pays lip service to Verdi in Dustin Hoffman’s new film Quartet. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 6, 2013
Read the January 2013 issue of Limelight Magazine online
Discover the 100 essential classical masterworks, from Bach to Stravinsky and beyond, in the January 2013 issue of Limelight Magazine.
January 1, 2013
Melbourne Youth Orchestra: Shaking it up in 2013
With a line-up of renowned guest conductors, a concert at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and innovative use of social media, MYO and its young performers are doing things differently next year. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
December 20, 2012
Sydney Festival: Director Lieven Bertel’s Top 5 shows
Take a seat for Lieven Bertels' five must-see gigs at his first Sydney Festival, until January 29.
December 17, 2012
The role of the ABC in Australian culture
ABC Chairman James Spigelman AC QC addressed the 30th anniversary of Conversazione in Melbourne. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
December 13, 2012
Limelight Awards: 2012 Winners Announced!
The cream of the classical music crop, as chosen by Limelight readers in 2012. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
December 12, 2012
The Top 10 Alleluias in Classical Music
Never mind the Hallelujah chorus – there are plenty more sublime examples of the Alleluia in classical music.
December 10, 2012
Death of an Orchestra: Orchestra Romantique’s swan song
Thoughts on the premature demise of an ensemble whose grand dreams were dashed against the rocks of financial reality. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
December 7, 2012
Castor & Pollux: Star-crossed Bromance of the French Baroque
Pinchgut Opera explores Rameau’s bizarre operatic love triangle. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 29, 2012
Queen of Spades: Sydney Symphony’s operatic gamble
Vladimir Ashkenazy and Stuart Skelton on Tchaikovsky’s supernatural riddle. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 29, 2012