Sex, drugs & Rachmaninov: James Rhodes on top
This unconventional British virtuoso is shaking up the classical piano world. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 6, 2011
The 10 Greatest Pianists Of All Time
The most influential legendary pianists, as voted by modern-day masters of the instrument.
October 1, 2011
Out of Africa: The Magic Flute on safari
This Queen of the Night wants her high notes to bring South Africa’s black communities and young people to the opera. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 29, 2011
Classical Music’s Epic Fails: the most embarrassing moments in concert
It can happen to the greatest musicians, but the show must go on.
September 29, 2011
Stephen Hough: the well-spoken, well-travelled pianist
The British pianist talks politics, blogs, bowler hats and trying his hand at composition. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 28, 2011
Paganini’s Daemon: the devil’s in the musical detail
Music filmmaker Christopher Nupen was "haunted" by Paganini as he delved into the life of classical music's first rock god.
September 27, 2011
Stephen Hough: waltzing with Chopin on his new CD
Chopin's waltzes may be mere soufflés, but they are very tasty ones, says the British pianist.
September 21, 2011
Classical music’s most famous nicknames explained
The stories behind the Moonlight Sonata, Raindrop Prelude and 15 other favourites.
September 15, 2011
On the road with eighth blackbird
Brisbane-born flautist Tim Munro is on the new music adventure of a lifetime with this quirky Chicago sextet.
September 15, 2011
Tori Amos: classical music huntress
The alt-rock icon says Schubert was a "guiding light" for her classical album Night of Hunters.
September 14, 2011
Classical music is a “tyrannical” term, says Melbourne Festival director
Melbourne Festival artistic director Brett Sheehy serves up a classical music feast like no other. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 13, 2011
Read the September 2011 issue of Limelight Magazine online
The September 2011 issue of Limelight Magazine features a 70th-birthday interview with Plàcido Domingo, and we discover which concert hall is Australia's finest.
September 11, 2011
Steve Reich: the composer and New Yorker reliving 9/11
Ten years after the September 11 attacks, Reich makes sense of the tragedy in a haunting new work.
September 8, 2011