Biggest bell in the world to ring in London Olympics
The musical program of the London 2012 Olympics comes with bells on Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 27, 2012
Jessica Cottis named new assistant conductor of Sydney Symphony
The new assistant maestro says she is “thrilled to accept the post”. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 26, 2012
Cecilia Bartoli reveals latest mission
Be the first to hear songs from Cecilia Bartoli's highly-anticipated new album, Mission.
July 24, 2012
NZ minister denies axing New Zealand symphony orchestras
A new discussion paper on orchestra funding provokes fears of major cuts to New Zealand’s major ensembles Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 24, 2012
Baritone resigns from Bayreuth over swastika tattoo
Russian singer Yevgeny Nikitin quits the Wagnerfest after German media discover a swastika tatoo on his chest Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 23, 2012
Avan Yu wins Sydney Piano Competition
Canadian pianist wins SIPCA crown and scoops $60,000 in prize-money Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 23, 2012
Funding axed for Fanfare youth music festival
Campbell Newman's razor gang cans band camp.
July 20, 2012
Deep Purple founder and classical composer Jon Lord has died
The rock legend infused all his music with classical influences and bestrode the genre divide. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 17, 2012
Limelight’s annual Opera Issue on sale now!
One of Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau’s last heart-to-hearts; Simone Young on Wagner; 16 opera legends choose their own best disc. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 16, 2012
Australians knocked out before SIPCA finals
None of the five Australian candidates have progressed to the last stage of the Sydney International Piano Competition.
July 14, 2012
Are Australian orchestras ignoring homegrown conductors?
Delving into the “maestro myth”: why are our best conductors overlooked? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 21, 2012
July issue of Limelight on sale now!
Philip Glass at 75, inside the Sydney International Piano Competition, Barenboim on world peace.
June 19, 2012
Prima la supermodel? Catwalk opera
Is the Golden Age of the voice coming to an end as the barihunks and high-fashion divas take over? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 19, 2012