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Ahead of his Sibelius cycle with the ASO, Mark Wigglesworth talks about the composer’s radical reinvention of the symphony.

From symphonic reinvention to new theatrical worlds, Limelight's September issue spotlights artists reshaping tradition while forging their own futures.

ASO Tutti Trombone hailed as "a phenomenal trombonist" and "dedicated advocate for the Orchestra".

Soprano Helena Dix’s performance in Strauss’s glorious Four Last Songs shines alongside a condensed and dramatic Ring Cycle.

Mark Wigglesworth says Henk de Vlieger’s orchestral synthesis captures the drama – not just the highlights – of Wagner’s epic Ring Cycle.

Stellar musicianship and extraordinarily close connection make for a compelling performance.

Mark Wigglesworth and the ASO open up a window into a golden age of musical evolution.

In a year of music as “a timeless force for good”, season highlights include Sir Bryn Terfel and a complete Sibelius cycle.

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Shostakovich responded to the political world around him in his compositions. We look at why his music remains as vital and relevant as ever.

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.