In her new book Opera Wars, Caitlin Vincent takes a lively, illuminating, insightful and, at times, irreverent look at the world of opera.

Composers Anne Dudley, Anoushka Shankar and Debbie Wiseman among those recognised in the UK's high-profile, peer-judged awards.

The Song Company shines in a cleverly assembled collection of songs by Baroque masters and contemporary Brits.

A fine operatic metaphor for the transience and troubles of modern life, but Flight's rhyming libretto reduces uplift.

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Composer Jonathan Dove talks to Clive Paget about his comic opera Flight, coming to Adelaide.

From pianos to poltergeists, from Strauss to Swan Lake, Limelight's May issue celebrates music, theatre and wild creativity.

From pianos to poltergeists, from Strauss to Swan Lake, Limelight's May issue celebrates music, theatre and wild creativity.

The chamber opera adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel makes its Melbourne debut with a cast in tune with their characters.

A consistently engaging, perfectly blended concert of changing moods, from Bach to the Beatles.

UK-based Aussies Jane Stanley and Lisa Illean earn first-time Ivors nominations. Can Brett Dean 'three-peat'?

The Choir's Music Director talks about their latest album, Limelight's Recording of the Month for April.