Introducing the September 2026 issue of Limelight
From symphonic reinvention to new theatrical worlds, Limelight's September issue spotlights artists reshaping tradition while forging their own futures.
From symphonic reinvention to new theatrical worlds, Limelight's September issue spotlights artists reshaping tradition while forging their own futures.
Composer and saxophonist Katia Beaugeais discusses her new Piano Concerto No. 1, which includes improvised bird calls and whistling.
A vitally important showcase of women composers fills a gap in music presentation.
Holly Harrison talks to Katie Yap about her love of nonsense and her new Concerto for Classical Accordion, composed for James Crabb and four of our orchestras.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
The latest arts appointments and departures.
ASO Tutti Trombone hailed as "a phenomenal trombonist" and "dedicated advocate for the Orchestra".
Ivan Karizna’s magisterial performance of Shostakovich’s first cello concerto contrasts with an enchanting new work by Jakub Jankowski.
Soprano Helena Dix’s performance in Strauss’s glorious Four Last Songs shines alongside a condensed and dramatic Ring Cycle.
Anne Cawrse knew little about Louis XIV when she was asked to turn an epic poem about the Sun King into a song cycle. So why did she say yes?
British violist Lawrence Power chats about Isles of Light, the concert he directs and performs in for the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
Mark Wigglesworth says Henk de Vlieger’s orchestral synthesis captures the drama – not just the highlights – of Wagner’s epic Ring Cycle.
Oswell's musicianship and influence spanned decades and continents over a career that took him to international stages and recording studios.