Federal Budget throws Canberra Symphony Orchestra a “lifeline”
Over $4 million in funding comes at a "critical juncture for the orchestra", whose viability has taken a considerable blow post-COVID.
Over $4 million in funding comes at a "critical juncture for the orchestra", whose viability has taken a considerable blow post-COVID.
Patti LuPone, Roderick Williams, Christos Tsiolkas, Benjamin Millepied ... stars from various firmaments are out in force in Limelight's June issue.
A new work by composer Cyrus Meurant pays tribute to an advocate for the arts in the dementia and aged care space.
The Australian cellist will perform at Wigmore Hall as one of seven finalists competing for the prestigious title of YCAT Artist.
The second year of MSO Chief Conductor Jaime Martín's stewardship one of "great joy" and strong audience engagement.
Cameron Lam slows down and settles in to ponder the collection of Classical, Jazz and Sound Art in this month’s Australian Art Music playlist.
Umberto Clerici conducted his first concert in 2018. Four years later, he was Queensland Symphony Orchestra's Chief Conductor. How did he do it?
Tyran Parke tells Jo Litson about his bold moves at this year’s Australian Musical Theatre Festival.
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Richard Tognetti’s adventurous tour marks the welcome return of two Aussie favourite singers, Stuart Skelton and Catherine Carby.
A niche and novel new musical about an Australian invention with a global impact.
The art of the art song in two absorbing concerts featuring wondrous new compositions for voice.
“A great pianist pushes the piano to its absolute limits.” Joyce Yang triumphantly responded to her own rallying call.
Emerging from a 2022 HSC project, Isabella Reid’s ambitious debut seems like a play from another era.
The little company that could feeds Melbourne’s hungry opera lovers with an engaging new production of Donizetti’s bel canto classic.
Peggy Polias and Michael Bakrnčev talk about new works set to premiere in the Canberra Symphony Orchestra’s Heart-Space program.
Classical to barbershop, jazz to rock, Purdue University's Glee Club Choir does it all – with a smile, a handshake and a carnation.
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Australian String Quartet join forces for one special concert.
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Strap yourself in for Joyce Yang's upcoming recital series. "We’ll take the sharp corners together!”
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Tyran Parke tells Jo Litson about his bold moves at this year’s Australian Musical Theatre Festival.
Richard Tognetti’s adventurous tour marks the welcome return of two Aussie favourite singers, Stuart Skelton and Catherine Carby.
Over $4 million in funding comes at a "critical juncture for the orchestra", whose viability has taken a considerable blow post-COVID.
Wagner’s origins explored by your friendly neighbourhood baritenor.
“A great pianist pushes the piano to its absolute limits.” Joyce Yang triumphantly responded to her own rallying call.
The Australian cellist will perform at Wigmore Hall as one of seven finalists competing for the prestigious title of YCAT Artist.
A new work by composer Cyrus Meurant pays tribute to an advocate for the arts in the dementia and aged care space.
Wagner’s origins explored by your friendly neighbourhood baritenor.
The little company that could feeds Melbourne’s hungry opera lovers with an engaging new production of Donizetti’s bel canto classic.
Patti LuPone, Roderick Williams, Christos Tsiolkas, Benjamin Millepied ... stars from various firmaments are out in force in Limelight's June issue.
Christophe Rousset explains how a 21-year-old Parisian girl rose and fell.
"He’s hardly the greatest guy around," says Tahu Rhodes, but any chance to play Scarpia in Puccini's Tosca is to be relished.
The Frenchiest of operettas springs to life with oodles of Ooh la la!
A niche and novel new musical about an Australian invention with a global impact.
Emerging from a 2022 HSC project, Isabella Reid’s ambitious debut seems like a play from another era.
Novelist Patricia Highsmith's latter years inspire this appealing psycho-drama from playwright Joanna Murray-Smith.
Patti LuPone, Roderick Williams, Christos Tsiolkas, Benjamin Millepied ... stars from various firmaments are out in force in Limelight's June issue.
Playing in New York City ahead of the 2024 US presidential elections will be "something of a cultural moment", says Belvoir's Eamon Flack.
Playwright Esther Vilar spins the chivalric romance of Tristan and Isolde into a provocative, playful drama of colonisation and resistance.
Patti LuPone, Roderick Williams, Christos Tsiolkas, Benjamin Millepied ... stars from various firmaments are out in force in Limelight's June issue.
A trusty old work and a brand-new creation face off at The Australian Ballet.
Two striking Australian First Nations dance works demonstrate a breadth of styles, from streetwise to elegiac.
In its first contemporary performance program, PICA presents new works from locals Decibel New Music Ensemble and STRUT Dance.
Queensland Ballet’s new Artistic Director shares her love for the piano and reveals a surprising musical crush.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
Wagner’s origins explored by your friendly neighbourhood baritenor.
Gens models exquisite French emotions in orchestral garb.
Barbarity and sophistication abound in Pappano's Russian adventures.
Well worth the wait as British bass cuts his debut disc.
Dance and dream in a superbly themed and played recital.
The Frenchiest of operettas springs to life with oodles of Ooh la la!
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