The November 2025 issue is now available for Limelight subscribers to read. Available in two formats, you can explore the magazine through our flipbook version or read each article individually through our website.

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Benjamin Northey sits in audience chairs, his feet up, at the Sydney Conservatorium's Recital Hall.

Passing the Baton

Benjamin Northey on the art of conducting and his new teaching role.

by Clive Paget

Opera Australia’s new Music Director Andrea Battistoni with the new CEO Alex Budd outside of the Sydney Opera House

A Line in the Sand?

Will three senior appointments lead to better times at Opera Australia?

by Peter Tregear

Andrea Battistoni stands outside, the Sydney Harbour Bridge in view.

Modern-day Maestro

OA’s new Music Director, Andrea Battistoni, discusses the challenges ahead.

by Jo Litson

Design for Life

Why production designer Marg Horwell is in such demand here and overseas.

by Deborah Jones

Unconventionally HIP

Raphaël Pichon tells us why Pygmalion isn’t just a period-instrument ensemble.

by Jansson J. Antmann

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