Placido Domingo and Simon Rattle win Israel’s Wolf Prize
Domingo becomes the first singer to receive the US$100,000 award. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 12, 2012
Rise, Sir Antonio
Maestro Antonio Pappano is knighted for his services to opera in the UK. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 4, 2012
MSO manager scores top job at the NY Philharmonic
Matthew VanBesien leaves the Melbourne Symphony bound for New York. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 4, 2012
Melbourne Arts Centre ablaze in fireworks fiasco
The building catches fire in New Year’s pyrotechnic display. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 1, 2012
Winners revealed: the 2011 Limelight Awards!
The brilliant performers who brought the house down in 2011, as chosen by Limelight readers.
December 14, 2011
Score for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo revealed
Rocker-turned-composer Trent Reznor unveils music for David Fincher’s much-hyped film. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
December 6, 2011
The Classic 100 20th Century masterpieces revealed!
ABC Classic FM's complete list of the Top 100 with commentary and performance footage.
December 4, 2011
Limelight launches its first iPhone app!
The 100 greatest classical albums ever featured in Limelight, with complete reviews and audio excerpts.
November 30, 2011
Jessye Norman to tour Australia
The legendary American soprano brings jazz and Broadway classics Down Under. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 30, 2011
Controversial filmmaker Ken Russell has died
The experimental director brought the “creative genius” of classical composers to life on screen. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 30, 2011
December issue of Limelight on sale now!
The magazine pays tribute to Joan Sutherland a year after her death.
November 16, 2011
Joan Sutherland exhibition opens at Covent Garden
La Stupenda's spectacular original costumes are on display in London's Royal Opera House.
November 15, 2011
Prince Charles and Kate: a date for the opera
The Duchess of Cambridge and her father-in-law have been enjoying performances at Covent Garden. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 9, 2011