Australian guitarist placed third in prestigious ARD Competition
Andrey Lebedev also took the prize for his performance of the commissioned work at Germany’s top music contest.
September 18, 2017
Bel Canto and Elizabeth Connell Prize winners announced
The Joan Sutherland & Richard Bonynge Foundation awards prizes to mezzo Bronwyn Douglass and soprano Katie Lowe.
September 18, 2017
Richard Gill: Audience participation can be HIP
In an eclectic ARCO 2018 season, the period band will be exploring the idea that all music is connected and all music was once new. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 17, 2017
Vienna State Opera offers six languages in new seat-back system
The company’s new system caters to patrons from around the world, but how long before we see something similar in Australia? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 15, 2017
Tony Sheldon returns to the musical Priscilla
The New York-based Australian performer will reprise the role of Bernadette in the 10th anniversary production.
September 15, 2017
Soprano Natalie Aroyan on her biggest breaks yet
Ahead of her debut in Aida, Aroyan reflects on her beginnings, Leontyne’s pearls of wisdom, and the roles coming up next.
September 14, 2017
Opera Queensland announces its 2018 season
Lindy Hume will direct Don Giovanni in her final season as AD and Graeme Murphy's The Merry Widow comes to town.
September 13, 2017
Oz Council delivers over $6 million in latest round of grants
Musicians receiving funding include Liza Lim, Richard Mills, Mary Finsterer, Richard Gill’s ARCO and Chamber Made Opera. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 13, 2017
The Australian Ballet says YES to marriage equality
The company joins a long list of arts organisations and venues showing their support for same-sex marriage. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 13, 2017
The 2017 Geoffrey Parsons Award winner has been announced
Pianist Jonathan Wilson tells Limelight what the Award, from the Accompanist’s Guild of South Australia, means for him.
September 13, 2017
Swedish opera orgasms make a splash online
None shall sleep: Swedish company Folkoperan is putting the O back in Opera in their video teaser for Turandot.
September 13, 2017
“Mao’s Last Dancer” Li Cunxin returns to the stage
The Queensland Ballet’s Artistic Director will make a one-off appearance, along with his wife Mary, in The Nutcracker in December.
September 13, 2017
Queensland Ballet’s 2018 season announced
A new La Bayadère, a Firebird with a Game of Thrones makeover, and a much-loved Cinderella are among the ballets.
September 12, 2017