The pairing of MSO’s refined musicianship and Joyce DiDonato’s vocal artistry makes for a potent dose of musical medicine.

A triumphant Australian debut showcases the American mezzo-soprano's ability to identify with her program's emotional content.

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American mezzo Joyce DiDonato is known for her musical versatility and her advocacy. She talks her love for Berlioz and commitment to opera.

Big issues, huge voices, major talents ... September's Limelight casts a wide net over the Australian music and performing arts scene and hauls in a bumper catch.

Big issues, huge voices, major talents ... September's Limelight casts a wide net over the Australian music and performing arts scene and hauls in a bumper catch.

Joyce DiDonato, Jonathan Biss and Midori among more than 600 musicians to add their names to an open letter.

Opera Australia begins the year with an English-language version of Massenet’s Cendrillon. We talk to its creatives this sumptuous, family-friendly staging.

Joyce DiDonato, James Ehnes, Pekka Kuusisto and three world premieres are lined up for Tasmanian audiences in 2025.

Mahler’s Resurrection, superstars Lang Lang and Joyce DiDonato and a celebration of the 150th anniversary of Ravel’s birth in the mix for MSO 2025.

Nelson and his Strasbourg forces share the love with Romeo and Juliet.

As The Hours arrives in cinemas, its co-star Renée Fleming speaks to Limelight about the making of the opera and why it is "crucial" to stage new work.