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Classical Music, Orchestral
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Benjamin Northey jets off for American performance

The Aussie conductor to lead the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and a team of acclaimed soloists.

May 5, 2026
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Symphonic Cinema: The Planets (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)

A big bang bonanza and a uniquely emotional journey through Holst's suite.

May 4, 2026
Classical Music, News
news

Voting opens for 2026 ABC Classic 100

Listeners are invited to nominate their favourite works as ABC Classic marks its 50th anniversary in 2026.

May 4, 2026
features

To the Planets and beyond

Lucas van Woerkum's new Symphonic Cinema project makes Holst's masterwork the engine of a bespoke film.

April 21, 2026
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Stravinsky & Chindamo (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)

Joe Chindamo's remarkable Requiem stands out among some heavy company.

March 24, 2026
Orchestral
Live Review

Review: ELDEN RING Symphonic Adventure (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)

The SSO and Sydney Philharmonia Choirs direct their combined sonic force toward an underexplored genre of music.

March 13, 2026
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Mayhem and Rapture (West Australian Symphony Orchestra)

WASO’s Underground series, presented with Perth Festival, has become the orchestra’s laboratory for the wilfully eclectic.

February 28, 2026
Classical Music, News
news

The big reads: Limelight’s most-read feature stories of 2025

A fight for artistic freedom, the breaking down of barriers for musicians with disability and the future of our national opera company in our top stories for 2025.

January 5, 2026
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CD and Other Review

Review: Cheetham Fraillon: Eumaralla, A War Requiem for Peace (Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Northey)

A powerful and beautiful tribute to the victims of a war Australia won’t talk about.

December 14, 2025
Classical Music, Orchestral
features

Passing the Baton

Benjamin Northey, the first-ever Professor of Conducting at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, traces his career and discusses different approaches to conducting.

October 20, 2025
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Newsworthy: August 2025

A round-up of our recent news reports.

July 21, 2025
Classical Music, News
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Benjamin Northey joins Sydney Conservatorium

The popular MSO baton to become the Con's inaugural Professor of Conducting.

June 27, 2025
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Lang Lang (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)

The ‘Lang Lang effect’ is still potent and very much in evidence in this finely judged and thrilling performance.

June 20, 2025

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