The July 2019 issue of Limelight is on sale
Ermonela Jaho talks about Anna Bolena, we learn the true story behind Come From Away, and Nico Muhly discusses his three Australian commissions.
July 1, 2019
Alexander Briger: What Makes a Conductor is Personality
The Australian conductor tells us about growing up in a musical clan, founding the Australian World Orchestra, and reducing the work load to better enjoy performances and time with his young family.
May 16, 2019
The May 2019 issue of Limelight is now on sale
Inside the issue: Ute Lemper, Requiems to die for, Rossini's Il Viaggio a Reims, ZOFO's new Pictures at an Exhibition, the Bolshoi Ballet and more.
May 2, 2019
Read the May 2019 issue of Limelight online
Featuring Ute Lemper, requiems, Rossini's Il Viaggio a Reims, ZOFO's new Pictures at an Exhibition, the Bolshoi Ballet and the AWO's Alexander Briger.
April 30, 2019
The Sydney Youth Orchestra’s all-Strauss concert to honour Richard Gill
SYO Chief Conductor Alexander Briger remembers the orchestra’s inspirational former chief and asks why youth orchestras don’t do more opera.
November 22, 2018
The Australian World Orchestra announces its 2019 season
Artistic Director Alexander Briger will lead the orchestra in some of his favourite works, in concerts in Melbourne and Canberra.
October 25, 2018
Australian World Orchestra announces second India tour
Following the AWO’s 2015 with Zubin Mehta, the orchestra will return to India for three concerts in September under the baton of Artistic Director Alexander Briger
June 28, 2018
Meet Sydney Youth Orchestra’s youngest ever concertmaster
We talk to 15-year-old Marcus Michelsen about stepping up to the plate, as well as Alexander Briger ahead of the SYO's challenging season opener.
April 12, 2018
Riccardo Muti to conduct the Australian World Orchestra
The Italian Maestro and Music Director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra will conduct concerts in Sydney and Melbourne. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 10, 2017
Simone Young to conduct Messiaen’s Turangalîla with AWO
The Australian maestro will bring the expat supergroup together with ANAM students in Melbourne this July. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 28, 2017
Russians adore Aussie maestro with link to Rasputin’s killer
A surprising branch of Alexander Briger’s family tree sees his Moscow opera engagement turn into a media frenzy.
February 22, 2017
Aussie maestro in Israel “almost like Mahler”
Alexander Briger has wowed audiences as the second Australian ever to conduct the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 21, 2016
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra calls up an Aussie maestro
Zubin Mehta recommends the Australian World Orchestra’s Alexander Briger for a six-concert series. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 5, 2016