ASO’s concertmaster to play ‘The Adelaide’ Guadagnini
Natsuko Yoshimoto is the newest custodian of the 18th-century violin, which she took for a spin in the orchestra's Season Opening Gala on the weekend.
February 4, 2019
Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2019 announces its first shows
AD Julia Zemiro has revealed a taste of what’s to come with six early release shows, including cabaret star Ute Lemper.
February 3, 2019
Kendall Feaver wins Prize for Drama at 2019 Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards
The Australian playwright has picked up yet another honour for her debut play The Almighty Sometimes.
February 1, 2019
Ensemble Apex announces its 2019 season
The Sydney ensemble's fourth year will see it perform music by composers from Mahler to Varèse, in concerts small, medium and large.
February 1, 2019
Huntington Estate’s 30th anniversary Festival to be its last
The beloved festival of food, wine and chamber music in Mudgee will close its doors this November.
January 31, 2019
Australian Chamber Orchestra acquires fourth ‘Golden Age’ instrument
Violinist Ike See will play the 1590 Brothers Amati violin with the orchestra.
January 31, 2019
Sydney Symphony Orchestra announces 2019 Fellows
Twelve promising young musicians have been chosen to take part in the SSO's renowned training program.
January 31, 2019
Darwin Symphony Orchestra announces its 2019 season
The NT orchestra celebrates its 30th anniversary season with a gala concert featuring Mahler’s First Symphony and a brand new work by Lachlan Skipworth.
January 30, 2019
Australians nominated for 2019 International Opera Awards
Brett Dean's Hamlet on DVD, Stuart Skelton's debut recital album, and Pinchgut Opera are among the finalists.
January 30, 2019
Huawei completes Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony using AI
The beleaguered telecommunications company has written the final two movements of the composer’s Eighth using a Mate 20 Pro smartphone.
January 30, 2019
Elena Kats-Chernin appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia
The celebrated composer is among the recipients of 2019's Australia Day honours.
January 29, 2019
Kenneth Lampl steps down as Head of ANU School of Music
The film composer tells Limelight how a bumper crop of student enrolments meant it was time to step back to concentrate on teaching.
January 25, 2019
Bangarra Dance Theatre announces 2019 season
The dance company’s 30th anniversary season will see it embark on its most ambitious national tour yet.
January 23, 2019