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
ABC Classics get raunchy at the Moulin Rouge
A new CD celebrating the National Gallery’s Toulouse-Lautrec exhibition sheds light on Satie, Ravel and the music of the Belle Epoque. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 15, 2012
American composer Elliott Carter has died aged 103
One of the 20th century’s most prolific composers, he showed no signs of slowing down in old age. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 6, 2012
“I got into a fight with John Cage,” says Bang On A Can founder
New York composer David Lang talks punch-ups and prepared pianos.
November 2, 2012
Ask Sumi Jo! Win tickets to the diva’s recitals
Ahead of her Australian tour, Sumi Jo chats to Limelight readers on Facebook and Twitter.
November 1, 2012