The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

A community collaboration that dissolves the boundaries between cultures and creates a wondrous new musical performance.

Honouring established musicians such as Liza Lim, Paul Dean and Mindy Meng Wang, this year’s Awards also celebrate an exciting number of first-time nominees.

The premiere of Anne Cawrse’s wonderful marimba concerto complements the marvellously colourful music of Dvořák and Kodály.

Grayson Rotumah reveals the story behind an artistic partnership with the ASO and First Nations artists.

An exploration of symphonic form, and a magnificent Li-Wei Qin cello concerto performance, beneath a wintry night sky.

Anne Cawrse explains how three Australian women inspired her new concerto for marimba and orchestra.

Stephen Hough aces the sternest tests for a classical pianist in the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra's celebration of Russian music.

Why does Rachmaninov remain so popular with audiences? Pianist Stephen Hough discusses the composer-pianist’s turbulent career.

The Australian singer-songwriter’s 30th album, My Life is a Symphony, released this month, is a personal look at her four-decade career.

The memorable premiere of a new musical landmark, Elena Kats-Chernin’s violin concerto, featuring a wondrous performance by violinist Emily Sun.

In the larger national festival ecosystem, the Adelaide Festival retains the original intent of those who set it up more than 60 years ago.