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Classical Music, Instrumental
features

Child’s Play

What makes a child prodigy ? We talk with some former Wunderkinds and artistic directors about how to nurture musically gifted children.

April 22, 2024
Classical Music, Orchestral
Live Review

Review: Anne-Sophie Mutter and the Music of John Williams (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)

Armed with one of her two Stradivarius violins, Anne-Sophie Mutter amazes in a blockbuster night at the movies.

November 12, 2023
Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
features

Season Preview 2023: Orchestras and Choirs

What do our orchestras and choirs have on offer in the year ahead?

December 23, 2022
Supported by Sydney Symphony Orchestra

An Insider’s Guide to the Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s 2023 Season

Hugh Robertson, the Orchestra’s Editorial Manager and former Limelight Deputy Editor, reveals what he is most looking forward to next year.

November 14, 2022
Classical Music, Instrumental, Orchestral
news

Sydney Symphony Orchestra announces its 2023 season

Simone Young discusses the highlights of her second “theatrical” year as the SSO’s Chief Conductor, including several works she will conduct for the first time in her celebrated career.

September 21, 2022
Classical Music, Orchestral
Live Review

Review: World Premiere of John Williams’ Violin Concerto No 2 (Tanglewood 2021, DG Stage)

Stars align for a stellar new work by an old master, composed for violin virtuoso Anne-Sophie Mutter.

July 27, 2021
Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: John Williams in Vienna (Anne-Sophie Mutter, Wiener Philharmoniker)

Dim the lights and grab your bowl of popcorn for John Williams with the Wiener Philharmoniker.

December 15, 2020
Classical Music
news

Deutsche Grammophon launches new online platform

The yellow label’s new initiative, DG Premium, will focus on concert-length productions, from archive recordings to ticketed live-streamed concert events – including a virtual Bayreuth Festival.

May 22, 2020
Classical Music
news

Krzysztof Penderecki has died

Musicians from Anne-Sophie Mutter to Jonny Greenwood are paying tribute to the iconic Polish composer, who has died at the age of 86.

March 30, 2020
Classical Music
news

Anne-Sophie Mutter tests positive for coronavirus

The German violinist is in self-quarantine, but has positive messages for her fans.

March 28, 2020
Classical Music
news

The Classical 2020 Grammy Awards Winners

Nicola Benedetti, Joyce DiDonato, Jennifer Higdon and Gustavo Dudamel amongst the winners at this year’s Grammy Awards.

January 28, 2020
Classical Music, Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: John Williams: Across The Stars (Mutter, The Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles/Williams)

Hooray for Hollywood – Mutter and Williams deliver a box of chocs for movie lovers.

January 6, 2020
Classical Music
news

Anne-Sophie Mutter awarded the 2019 Polar Music Prize

She joins a long list of classical music luminaries including Rostropovich, Isaac Stern, and Kaija Saariaho.

February 14, 2019

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