Staging a commercial musical can help finance a potentially loss-making opera, but has Opera Australia tipped the balance too far?

April's issue of Limelight is a feast of must-reads on music and the performing arts, from trailblazing bagpipe player Erwan Keravec to Richard Roxburgh's new film.

In front of a full house, an artistically successful showcase of the artistic potential of intercultural collaboration – at a time when it's sorely needed.

April's issue of Limelight is a feast of must-reads on music and the performing arts, from trailblazing bagpipe player Erwan Keravec to Richard Roxburgh's new film. Don't miss out!

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Stephanie Eslake explains how Tasmania’s secluded, idyllic location has inspired a creative movement, making the remote island state an ideal place for music and arts lovers to visit.

Big reads, in-depth analysis of Limelight's Artists of the Year vote, and everything you need to stay on top of the classical music and performing arts scene.

Discovering how many Brian Coxes there are, Guy Noble envisages a special conference. Perhaps he could organise a Guy Noble get-together as well.

The China National Symphony Orchestra Chorus brings its revered Yellow River Cantata to Australian. In return, says conductor Guy Noble, they get to sing Waltzing Matilda.

Big reads, in-depth analysis of Limelight's Artists of the Year vote, and everything you need to stay on top of the classical music and performing arts scene.

Travel is nowhere near as relaxing as it’s made out to be, argues Guy Noble. So, he has a novel solution – just send him your photograph.

Should we expect every concert to be ‘unforgettable’? Guy Noble suggests that good art helps reduce our misery, and when something extraordinary comes along, that’s the cream on the cake.