A masterful seascape bookended by two youthful works.

The clarinettist talks about conducting, Mozart and how a health scare made him take time out to reflect on what's important.

The Australian pianist discusses his new Medtner and Rachmaninov disc, Limelight’s Recording of the Month for September. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Jayson Gillham: Lion Tamer: The Aussie pianist takes on two fairly fearsome musical beasts and wins.

Was Ravel’s music affected by external events and, eventually, mental illness? Absolutely not, says Gerald Larner.

A pleasing revival of a French operatic bijou that skilfully confronts eros with agape.

Stuart Skelton, Berlioz’s L’Enfance du Christ and Anne-Sophie Mutter are just some of the highlights among next year’s offerings.

Why did the brilliantly crafted works of one of the greats of 19th-century French opera suddenly disappear from the repertoire?

In turbulent times, says the violinist touring Australia, compassion becomes the stock in trade of composers and musicians. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Two mature works superbly realised by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

With so many versions of Alma Mahler, the facts are often difficult to separate from the fiction.

The latest grants from Victoria’s regional arts package support local groups and tours by flagship organisations. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in