They look weird, sound weird, and many were invented by weirdos... some here in Australia.

Richard Bonynge gives his personal account of the struggles and triumphs of his late wife, La Stupenda.

Strauss’s Elektra is the Perth Festival’s most bloodthirsty offering.

Bernstein's masterpiece screens at the Sydney Opera House with live orchestral backing.

Is this controversial piece of music theatre a masterwork for our times? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Instruments only cover up so much when classical musicians bare all for their art.

My personal selection of the hottest tickets for opera-lovers around Australia.

New York guitarist/art rocker Nick Zinner presents his ambitious string symphony at the Sydney Festival.

Modern-day instrument makers emerge triumphant over master luthier Antonio Stradivari. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Sigur Rós's former string section has come into its own, bringing bucketloads of instruments, quirky tunes and charm to the Sydney Festival.

Mozart’s most popular work for the stage may also be his most misunderstood. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Limelight critics look back on their top five favourite albums from the year just gone.