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Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Rachmaninov’s Second Symphony (West Australian Symphony Orchestra)

James Ledger’s new Clarinet Concerto dazzlingly premiered; Rachmaninov's Second superlatively delivered.

October 3, 2026
Classical Music, Dance, Opera, Theatre
news

The October 2026 issue of Limelight is now available

The October issue celebrates renewal, mentorship, musical discovery and the growing international presence of Australian artists.

September 21, 2026
Classical Music, Dance, Opera, Theatre
features

Read the October 2026 issue of Limelight

The October issue celebrates renewal, mentorship, musical discovery and the growing international presence of Australian artists.

September 21, 2026
Classical Music, Orchestral
features

World Premiere: Clarinet Concerto

James Ledger discusses his new Clarinet Concerto, composed especially for Perth-based musician Ashley Smith, one that pushes the instrument to the edge of its capabilities.

September 21, 2026
Classical Music, Dance, Opera, Theatre
news

Introducing the October 2026 edition of Limelight

The October issue celebrates renewal, mentorship, musical discovery and the growing international presence of Australian artists.

September 8, 2026
Classical Music, Orchestral
news

West Australian Symphony Orchestra launches 2026 season

WASO's 2026 showcases "extraordinary artistry" with Mahler Nine, Wagner's The Flying Dutchman and two new Aussie concertos.

October 23, 2025
Classical Music
australian-composers

Australian Composers: L is for Leek, Lim & Lui

Discover the music of Australian composers, from Genevieve Lacey to Abigail Lui.

October 16, 2025
Classical Music
news

2025 Paul Lowin Prize winners announced

Lou Bennett, Paul Stanhope and James Ledger take home one of Australia's richest compositional prizes.

October 14, 2025
News
news

2025 Paul Lowin Prizes shortlist announced

A song cycle about cold-water swimming, a guzheng concerto and a work inspired by wind maps are among this year's nominees.

September 24, 2025
Chamber, Classical Music, Orchestral
features

Listen to the Australian Art Music playlist: March 2025 – Western Australia

Cameron Lam returns to musical adventures from Western Australian composers, performers and improvisers in this month’s Australian Art Music playlist.

March 12, 2025
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Beethoven’s Fifth (West Australian Symphony Orchestra)

We now have a new option for the 'O' in WASO, as Asher Fisch and Alexander Gavrylyuk take their audience to new heights.

March 8, 2025
Classical Music, Orchestral
news

West Australian Symphony Orchestra 2025: A New World

With the Perth Concert Hall closed for renovations, WASO disperses its music music around the city.

November 28, 2024
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Boots and All (Ensemble Q)

Lotte Betts-Dean's tongue-twisting talent to the fore in Ensemble Q's intriguing folk-driven showcase.

August 6, 2024

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