The 13 Scariest Pieces of Classical Music for Halloween
Celebrate Halloween in macabre style with the scariest classical music masterpieces!
October 27, 2011
Lisztomania: an Aussie virtuoso tackles the complete piano music
On Liszt’s 200th birthday, Leslie Howard proves the composer-pianist was no empty showman. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 21, 2011
Emma Matthews: when a songbird is silenced
The soprano on her "trauma" in The Love of the Nightingale.
October 18, 2011
The Greatest Death Scenes in Opera
Opera's 12 most gripping last gasps: stabbings, suicides, strangulation and more!
October 10, 2011
Spacemen: on the road with the Kronos Quartet
Violinist David Harrington chats to Limelight about music, 9/11, spirituality and deep space. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 6, 2011
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