The centenary of Puccini's death gives creatives the chance to reflect on what makes his operas so special and explore new ways to stage them.

Umberto Clerici conducted his first concert in 2018. Four years later, he was Queensland Symphony Orchestra's Chief Conductor. How did he do it?

After 30 years away from the musical theatre stage, Sarah Brightman returns as Norma Desmond in a new Australian production of Sunset Boulevard.

Opera Queensland is on a mission to take opera as far afield as possible and change the way it’s perceived.

Brooklyn-based composer William Brittelle talks to Maddy Briggs about his latest, genre-blind mini-album in which he stares down the apocalypse.

Norwegian virtuoso Tine Thing Helseth always knew she wanted to be a trumpet soloist and find her own distinctive voice – as Melbourne audiences will discover when she plays Weinberg’s Trumpet Concerto.

Wicked, The Odd Couple, a new cabaret show and a BRAVO cruise . . . There’s no stopping Todd McKenney. He shares why he likes to keep busy.

Writing from a small Indonesian island, Guy Noble reflects on the Muslim call to prayer and the ringing bells at Christian churches.

Queensland Ballet’s new Artistic Director shares her love for the piano and reveals a surprising musical crush.

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

“This is me. This is my world!” Tim Draxl puts a new and personal spin on Sunset Boulevard's cynical protagonist.

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