Composer of the Month: Orlando Gibbons
The finest keyboard player of the Tudor age, Gibbons was also the creator of wonderfully idiosyncratic music.
June 1, 2013
Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring: A critic’s marathon
Could listening to The Rite of Spring for 38 days drive a music critic to distraction? As Limelight’s sacrificial guinea pig, I found out. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 31, 2013
Come Out, Come Out wherever you are…
South Australia has been spoiled at this year’s Come Out Festival, and it’s not just the kids who’ve had all the fun. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 30, 2013
Bartoli embraces period Bellini
The mezzo soprano finds herself on top for once as she goes back to basics with an original instrument Norma. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 29, 2013
Going Dutch
The 18th century symphony in Holland? It was up there with London, Vienna and Mannheim. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 28, 2013
Arabella Steinbacher: Touch of steel
Ahead of her Australian dates, the German violinist talks music, Mendelssohn and staying up late with Ivry Gitlis.
May 27, 2013
Happy birthday Dulcie Holland
Amidst the plethora of centenary celebrations, let’s not forget an Australian who touched the lives of thousands. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 23, 2013
Keeping up with the Goldners
Four projects, two couples, one ensemble – it’s a full-time juggling job for a quartet of Australia’s busiest musicians. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 23, 2013
When Fran met Baz
ABC’s Fran Kelly gets it warts and all from the director of The Great Gatsby.
May 22, 2013
Don’t just dream, let’s shout Come Out!
South Australia’s arts festival for young people is about to begin. But why is Adelaide keeping so quiet about it? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 21, 2013
Kate Miller-Heidke’s slow-lane to Damascus
Classically trained, I forsook opera to become a pop singer. After a long conversion I’ve found my way back to the light.
May 20, 2013
Golden oldies
How do young players deal with the generation gap between themselves and their audiences? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 19, 2013
Talking Yuri Bashmet
The world’s leading violist talks rockstar aspirations, “divorce” from his own group and bouncing back.
May 17, 2013