Sydney Opera House launches Arvo Pärt festival
The Estonian Philharmonic Choir bring the deeply moving sacred music of their celebrated countryman to Australia.
January 16, 2013
February issue of Limelight: Young Joan Sutherland
From secretary to superstar: the new issue charts Joan’s early years and her inspiring rise to fame. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 16, 2013
Glanville-Hicks House names first ‘post-reno’ resident
The Australia Council have announced that Julian Day will be the new Composer in Residence at the Peggy Glanville-Hicks house. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 15, 2013
HMV to call in the Administrators
A bad Christmas may spell the end for the UK’s last high-street music chain. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 14, 2013
Nicola Benedetti receives MBE in Queen’s New Year Honours
The 25-year-old Scottish violin sensation adds another distinguished string to her bow.
January 9, 2013
Bundaberg boy wonder wins Wagner Composition prize
A major national prize for the Wagner bicentenary has been won by 17-year-old John Rotar. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
December 20, 2012
Sydney Opera House to stream live concerts on YouTube
Australia’s iconic venue has signed an official partnership with the Internet broadcasting giant. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
December 18, 2012
Legendary sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar has died aged 92
He brought Indian classical music to the world, collaborating with Yehudi Menuhin and The Beatles. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
December 13, 2012
Jazz legend and classical composer Dave Brubeck has died
The pioneering jazz pianist, famous for Take Five, made classical music swing. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
December 10, 2012
Arts philanthropist Dame Elisabeth Murdoch has died
Melbourne Recital Centre pays tribute to the classy Dame whose generosity in the arts is legendary. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
December 6, 2012
Leo Schofield turns Tassie into Baroque treasure island
Hobart Baroque brings Covent Garden to early music festival putting Tasmania on the map. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 27, 2012
December issue of Limelight on sale now!
The myths of Mozart: brat, genius… god? Plus Limelight’s annual classical Christmas gift guide.
November 20, 2012
Australian composer Lawrence Whiffin has died aged 82
The composer-pianist was in demand in Europe, working with Ennio Morricone. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 19, 2012