Review: The Protecting Veil (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
Balm for the spirit in Easter Week, courtesy of conductor Sir Donald Runnicles, cellist Matthew Barley and composer John Tavener.
Balm for the spirit in Easter Week, courtesy of conductor Sir Donald Runnicles, cellist Matthew Barley and composer John Tavener.
Víkingur Ólafsson’s glittering Ravel from another dimension is backed by Runnicles at his most colourful and heroic.
The SSO’s Principal Guest Conductor strives to create a transformative experience in every concert he designs.
Chinese Australian cellist Li-Wei Qin's finely-nuanced performance almost lifts the roof off the Concert Hall.
The SSO's Chief Conductor Simone Young talks to Limelight about some of her personal highlights in the upcoming season.
Danes complete their Prism project, Bychkov delivers a blistering Resurrection, outstanding Beethoven from Ohlsson in the mountains, and Piers Lane goes to town . . . again!
Hugh Robertson, the Orchestra’s Editorial Manager and former Limelight Deputy Editor, reveals what he is most looking forward to next year.
Donald Runnicles leads the SSO in a stunning Sydney debut by Grammy-winning violinist Augustin Hadelich, and a moving homage to the Queen.
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.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
A round-up of our recent news reports.
CEO Emma Dunch introduces the shorter than usual program, which features 19 in-demand Australian soloists and conductors, and 15 Australian world premieres from the 50 Fanfares project.
The gifted American cellist, 76, is mourned by all who knew and loved him.