Great opera houses of the world: your guided tour
Limelight gives you a front-row seat inside the world's most illustrious opera theatres, old and new: their history, classic performances and the hottest tickets coming up.
June 13, 2011
On the road with Alexander Gavrylyuk
The Russian virtuoso talks Moonlight Sonata and Ashkenazy ahead of his return to Australia. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 10, 2011
Margaret & David’s Top 10 Movie Scores
At the Movies co-hosts choose their favourite film scores... Will they agree at last?
June 9, 2011
G&S: the Lennon/McCartney of the 19th century
On the centenary of WS Gilbert’s death, Tom Ford sheds light on the life without Sullivan. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 8, 2011
Opera Australia’s feeling so bohemian like you
Mimì gets a makeover: three operas deconstructed with surprising results. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 6, 2011
Recorder Romp: Genevieve Lacey on a mission
The recorder virtuoso explains why she welcomes the tooting and squealing of children's ensembles.
June 6, 2011
On the road with Sarah McKenzie
At 23, is this sultry Australian singer-pianist the next Diana Krall?
June 6, 2011
La Traviata: Sydney Harbour’s massive floating opera
Opera Australia’s grand spectacle features fireworks and a 9.5-metre chandelier. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 24, 2011
The Mahler symphonies: What’s in a name?
On the centenary of Mahler’s death, we investigate the origins of the sometimes enigmatic titles given to his symphonies. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 18, 2011
Limelight’s guide to the Virtual Concert Hall
How to stream classical music live and on demand from the world's greatest orchestras and opera companies.
May 17, 2011
On the road with Michael Nyman
Composer, filmmaker and photographer: Nyman talks about his work across all three disciplines. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 16, 2011
On the road with Steven Osborne
The Scottish pianist on improvisation, Mozart, and a broken finger. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 11, 2011
Carmina Burana: the rhythms of the Third Reich?
Why choral music’s biggest hit rises above its dark history. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 11, 2011