Wendy Martin named Artistic Director of 2016 PIAF
The experienced producer will lead Australia’s longest running international arts festival for the next four years.
November 27, 2014
Stephanie Jones wins National Young Virtuoso of the Year
Bright young guitarist carries off award and $5,000 into the bargain.
November 26, 2014
When Kaufmann met Madonna
Italian gossip site reports the superstar tenor and pop icon are an item.
November 26, 2014
Major cuts to ABC Classic FM’s programming confirmed
Limelight obtains exclusive details of cuts to the ABC’s classical music station.
November 24, 2014
Classic FM live broadcasts the likely casualty of ABC cuts
Media Watch report of “big cuts” in classical radio broadcasting to be confirmed on Monday.
November 21, 2014
Winsome Evans takes Mrs. Bach theory to task
University of Sydney professor finds no argument to prove Anna Magdelena’s compositional authorship.
November 20, 2014
Limelight’s December 2014 Issue On Sale
Guest Editor Richard Gill chooses his favourite pieces of music for the 12 days of Christmas. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 20, 2014
Opera Australia in hot water after asking students to work for free
Company comes under fire after seeking unpaid supernumeraries for Aida.
November 19, 2014
Angry artist bashes Bayreuth over sacking
Jonathan Meese brands Wagner festival organisers “cynical liars.”
November 19, 2014
West Australian Opera announce a crowd-pleasing 2015
Acclaimed imports and co-productions make up the backbone of WAO's next season.
November 17, 2014
Bayreuth Festival sacks controversial 2016 Parsifal director
Jonathan Meese gets the chop despite promising the Wagners a Nazi imagery-free production.
November 16, 2014
Renée Fleming to retire from opera within three years
The American singing sensation will continue to perform but only in recital.
November 13, 2014
Academic attacks El Sistema as a cult that “enslaves” children
British lecturer belittles José Antonio Abreu and claims Venezuelan system is a "model of absolute tyranny".
November 13, 2014