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The critics have spoken and the results are in. Here are Limelight’s top recordings from 2016.

The Italian tenor may have accepted an offer to join Jackie Evancho in a duet at the ceremony.

Two musicals receive the most nods for the 2016 Awards, while theatre bears up “in the face of dreadful funding cuts”.

The well-loved violist and music teacher has drowned while on a school excursion near Alice Springs.

If you are male and want to focus your mind, listen to Mozart rather than rock music, UK research suggests.

With the new year around the corner, Limelight’s critics pick their favourite arts events from a busy 2016.

The final of the international ballet competition was an exciting night for Australians, with five medals going to locals.

Balance problems have affected the great Russian baritone who is being treated for a brain tumour.

Audiences may be spoilt for choice at the up-coming festival, with plenty of hard-edged theatre and saucy cabaret.