Playing Up: The Guzheng with Mindy Meng Wang
Mindy Meng Wang began playing the guzheng at seven. Now based in Melbourne, she is a pioneer in introducing it to Western music.
March 24, 2025
Comings and Goings: April 2025
The latest arts appointments and departures.
March 24, 2025
On Stage: the events you need to see in April 2025
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
March 24, 2025
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to undertake European tour
The MSO kicks off its first full orchestra overseas tour since 2019 with an appearance at the Edinburgh International Festival.
March 14, 2025
Diversity in Australian orchestral programming in 2024
Tenth Muse Initiative tracked diversity in Australian orchestral programming in 2024. Which organisations are pulling their weight?
March 7, 2025
Review: Ryman Healthcare Opening Gala: Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)
Under Jaime Martín's baton, the MSO prioritised clarity and precision, allowing Mahler’s meticulous orchestration to speak for itself.
March 3, 2025
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra announces new Concertmaster
Europe-based Australian violinist Natalie Chee is "thrilled" to be returning home to take up the position of Concertmaster with the MSO.
February 28, 2025
Winter is Coming
Schubert’s Winterreise is widely regarded as the pinnacle of German Lieder. German baritone Matthias Goerne discusses why he is so drawn to it.
February 24, 2025
On Stage: the events you need to see in March 2025
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
February 24, 2025
Comings and Goings: March 2025
The latest arts appointments and departures.
February 24, 2025
MSO Cybec conductor Tanglewood bound
2025 is shaping up as a big one for rising conductor Leonard Weiss as he works towards his debut with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
February 6, 2025
Ben Northey appointed SSO Conductor in Residence
The Australian conductor takes up the role following the announcement of a new MSO position last year.
January 6, 2025
Season Preview 2025: Orchestras and Symphonic Choirs
What do our orchestras and choirs have on offer in the year ahead?
December 20, 2024