The October 2026 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.

British pianist Paul Lewis on playing Beethoven and Mozart’s piano sonatas.

by Clive Paget

An inside look at Australia’s orchestral fellowships.

by Emily Thornton

Australia’s new and refurbished performance venues, and the closures.

by Jo Litson

The Australian composers riding high at Musikfest Berlin, and what it means.

by Breandáin O'Shea

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