The August 2026 issue of Limelight is now available, and hard copies are on their way to those with print subscriptions.
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Suzie Miller discusses her rocketing career and her new play about the AFLW.
by Jo Litson
We look at the history of the countertenor and the rise of the voice today.
by Shamistha de Soysa
The fairy-tale musical Into the Woods takes its place in the opera world.
by Jansson J. Antmann
The future for classical music in Canberra in the wake of Renew ANU.
by Emily Thornton
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Also in this issue ...
- On Stage: the buzz around live performance
- Newsworthy: a round-up of our recent news reports
- Comings & Goings: the latest arts appointments and departures
- Full Throttle: Lucas & Arthur Jussen by Jansson J. Antmann
- On the Record: new classical albums round-up by Clive Paget
- Cutting Edge: Thomas Meadowcroft’s Hollywood Parsifals by Maddy Briggs
- Glass Half Full: Philip Glass’s music at Now or Never by Liam Heitmann-Ryce-LeMercier
- Shine Like a Diamond: Will Swenson on A Beautiful Noise by Jo Litson
- The Disciple: book review by Will Yeoman
- On Air & Online: radio and streaming concert highlights
- Guy Noble’s Soapbox: Simple Gifts
- Playing Up: The Lute with Thomas Dunford
- World Premiere: Katia Beaugeais for the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
- Five Questions: tenor Michael Petruccelli
- My Music: actor John Waters
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