The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

The QSO’s Queensland’s Finest program featured three of Queensland’s brightest young classical artists – a composer, a conductor and a pianist – in a high quality and joyous program.

The classical nominees at this year's AIR Awards are Andrew Blanch and Ariel Nurhadi, Ensemble Offspring, Richard Tognetti and the ACO, Jayson Gillham and the ASO, and Joseph and James Tawadros and the SSO.

The season features Australian guest soloists including Siobhan Stagg, Jayson Gillham and Grace Clifford, a new chamber series, and a new initiative committed to greater representation of women composers.

Asher Fisch returns to lead a bold and diverse season that relies on WASO’s own musicians.

All-Australian Beethoven concerti cycle brings zip and zing to favourites.

A finely sung, charming recital of French song from two of opera's most exciting stars.

In love with opera and each other, Nicole Car and her baritone husband Etienne Dupuis are in Australia for a recital tour, while Car also sings Peter Grimes in Concert with SSO.

A brilliant exploration of romantic pianism in its many guises.

Jayson Gillham and the ASO end their Beethoven Piano Concerto cycle with the 'Emperor', and another standing ovation.

Australian pianist Jayson Gillham gives a mesmerising performance, with Nicholas Carter and the ASO providing perfect support.

Learn how Lang Lang became a more rounded artist, brush up on Opera Australia's Brett Whiteley opera, and discover the rich musical history of Notre Dame.