Founded in 1935, GSOV sticks to its founding statement: "To perpetuate the memory of those two men ... and, generally speaking, have a good time.”

In part one of this two-part feature, we hear from Torben Brookman, Sarah Brightman and Dane Lam about the opportunities and challenges they see in the huge and fast-evolving Chinese market for music and theatre.

The University of Melbourne's Wind Symphony tour is more than just a talent flex, it's a chance to be part of a major world premiere.

Log in to read the flipbook version of Limelight's August 2025 magazine.

It’s our 250th issue and we couldn’t be prouder. We look back at our history and ask our publisher, Bruce Watson, as well as several long-time subscribers what Limelight means to them.

Star cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason talks to Clive Paget about his new album, Shostakovich & Britten, and new book, The Power of Music, a candid memoir and call to action.

This year, the Takács Quartet turns 50, while Musica Viva Australia turns 80. Both of their histories include musicians forced to flee from oppression.

Ahead of his Australian Chamber Orchestra debut, pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk talks about his quest for freedom, and the composers who have championed it.

Artistic Director/curator Tamara Saulwick and sound artist Monica Lim chat to about Chamber Made’s performance and installation series Listening Acts.

The Australian World Orchestra's Chief Conductor Alexander Briger has programmed Mahler’s Fourth and Fifth Symphonies in one concert. Madness or genius?

Timo-Veikko Valve discusses his recent album and performances with pianist Aura Go, and directing the ACO’s A Musical Awakening tour.

Benjamin Millepied's jewel-inspired trilogy will be performed together for the first time at Brisbane Festival.