Jeers trump cheers after applause spoils performance
Audience members shout in distain after clapping ruins Hong Kong Festival concert.
March 5, 2015
Sir Simon Rattle to lead the London Symphony Orchestra
Currently head of the Berlin Philharmonic, Rattle will take up the reins in 2017.
March 3, 2015
Kaufmann in a new Aida proves studio recordings still alive
Antonio Pappano conducts an all-star cast for the sensational Warner Classics release.
February 26, 2015
Opera Australia confirms no money for Joan Sutherland Theatre
CEO Craig Hassall remains optimistic that the Sydney home of OA will receive future investment from Baird.
February 25, 2015
Sydney Opera House and Walsh Bay to get $600 million upgrade
Mike Baird promises multi-million dollar refurbishment that will transform Sydney’s arts hub.
February 24, 2015
AMEB faces backlash over prerecorded accompaniments
Music teachers angered over release of prerecorded piano accompaniments for use in AMEB exams.
February 24, 2015
Early music specialist, Philip Pickett, jailed for sex attacks
The prominent British music teacher has been sentenced to 11 years in prison.
February 23, 2015
Swanky threads give ABO dapper new look
The men of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra get a sartorial makeover.
February 19, 2015
Limelight’s March 2015 Issue On Sale
Mad, bad and brilliant. We explore the rise and fall of the Romantics.
February 19, 2015
Careless driving fine for musical motorist
Trumpet-playing driver gets in trouble on Melbourne’s West Gate Bridge.
February 19, 2015
Nominations for the 32nd Green Room Awards announced
Melbourne's annual awards ceremony for the performing arts names 2014's highest achievers.
February 17, 2015
Sydney dance prodigy wins top Swiss competition
15-year-old Harrison Lee takes the top gong at the prestigious Prix de Lausanne.
February 16, 2015
John McCabe has died
The prolific British composer and celebrated pianist has passed away aged 75.
February 16, 2015