It’s wrong to criticise the audience for being old, says Benedetti
The Scottish violinist has given an interview defending classical music audiences and the genre's importance.
June 30, 2017
Dog steals show in orchestra performance
A Labrador planted himself next to the concertmaster during a performance of Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony in Turkey.
June 28, 2017
Martha Argerich cancels Athens concert
Pleading health issues, the legendary pianist’s withdrawal comes on the back of her cancelled Australian debut. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 28, 2017
Survey shows 98% of Australians value the arts in their lives
The National Arts Participation Survey shows attendance has grown but more people are ambiguous about public funding. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 28, 2017
Benett Tsai wins Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Concerto Competition
The cellist and year eight student speaks about his win ahead of performances with the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra.
June 28, 2017
Former Four Winds CEO wins Arts Leadership Award
Sheena Boughen, pro bono CEO for Four Winds Bermagui for a decade, honoured at the Creative Partnership Awards. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 27, 2017
Madrid court orders Dalí’s remains to be exhumed
The embalmed body of the Spanish surrealist will be exhumed to settle a paternity suit. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 27, 2017
Australian composers take out prizes in Europe and the USA
Kate Moore has taken out the Matthijs Vermeulen Award while Lachlan Skipworth has won New England Philharmonic’s Call for Scores. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 26, 2017
Anri Sala to create a work in Sydney for John Kaldor
Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto in A Major is being reimagined for a new sound installation in the Observatory Hill Rotunda. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 24, 2017
Melbourne Youth Orchestras blow out 50 candles
Trumpeter and MYO alumnus Josh Rogan speaks to Limelight ahead of his concerto performance at an anniversary concert. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 23, 2017
Scholarship makes musical theatre dreams come true
WAAPA’s first Aboriginal Musical Theatre student has been recognised for his contribution to the ATSI community. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 23, 2017
Opera Australia announces La Bohème on the Harbour
Andy Morton will direct a brand new production of Puccini’s popular opera for 2018’s Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 22, 2017
Martha Argerich cancels her Australian debut
The revered pianist has withdrawn from all three Sydney concerts due to physical exhaustion, with Yuja Wang to replace her.
June 21, 2017