This one-woman show by Paul Grabowsky and Steve Vizard reveals soprano Emma Matthews still at her peak and exploring new possibilities.

The much-loved Australian soprano discusses the world premiere of a song cycle written for her by composer Paul Grabowsky and librettist Steve Vizard, which draws on her own experiences as an artist.

The Space Between by Paul Grabowsky and writer Steve Vizard is a tribute to the operatic heroine.

A glittering performance from one of Australia's top sopranos, Emma Matthews.

Like mother, like son. Limelight chats to Emma and Brendan Matthews ahead of his appearance in Schools Spec. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

In an exclusive interview with Limelight, Anna Netrebko speaks about life, art and the things she won't do anymore.

A new musical about a great diva that successfully melds an original score with operatic arias.

The acclaimed Australian soprano hopes to continue performing but will be moving to Perth in January.

The soprano is looking forward to a new set of dynamics as she joins her co-stars ahead of Opera Queensland performances.

The soprano plays Melba in a new musical, while David Campbell and Toby Francis also star in Hayes shows.

Opera Queensland is offering 2,500 specially discounted $25 tickets to the French grand opera.

Here is a true labour of love: a history of Australian singers on record from the Nellie Melba generation to that of Sutherland and beyond. Music historian Roger Neill and recording expert Tony Locantro have spent 13 long years bringing this project to fruition, and the results – presented by Decca Eloquence on a four disc set – are fascinating. “Why has there been such an extraordinary procession of world-class Australian singers over such an extended period of time?” ask the producers. While providing no exact answers, this comprehensive survey includes some 80 wonderful singers in a wide range of musical genres, from opera to music hall and from art song to popular. Lovingly restored and remastered from original sources, many of these recordings are rare to downright obscure, and many names will be rediscoveries for even those who thought they knew the history of Aussie singers on record. The set begins with the eight Australians who are known to have been pupils of the great European singing teacher Madame Mathilde Marchesi. Ada Crossley, Amy Castles and Evelyn Scotney stand out, but the finest has to be Frances Alda who duets here with Caruso and whose In quelle… Continue reading…