In 2025, Australian orchestras performed female composers more than Bach, Beethoven and Mozart combined. Hannah Lee Tungate walks us through the stats.

From Mahler’s audacious First Symphony to site-specific bells and Sting's working class roots, April’s issue explores music, place and identity.

An object lesson in the art of storytelling with Maestro Martín on flute.

Many arts organisations are now offering a range of accessible options from tactile tours to Auslan-interpreted and relaxed performances.

Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana is one of the most regularly performed choral works of our time. We look at the reasons for its popularity.

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

The MSO invites everyone, regardless of age or musical training, to submit a short original piece of music.

Log in to read the flipbook version of Limelight's January/February 2026 magazine.

What do our orchestras and choirs have on offer in the year ahead?

Musicians seem to adore Jaime Martín, as do audiences. We talk to the irrepressible Chief Conductor of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

A comprehensive guide to the performing arts in 2026, essential holiday listening and must-see shows, Limelight is your ideal summer companion.

This month’s performance highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.