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Classical Music, Opera
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The Power of Puccini

The centenary of Puccini's death gives creatives the chance to reflect on what makes his operas so special and explore new ways to stage them.

April 22, 2024
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
features

Five Questions for Raehann Bryce-Davis

The American mezzo-soprano is making her Australian debut in Mahler 3 with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. She just wishes she could have brought her dog.

February 19, 2024
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news

Opera News to stop publication

The magazine will cease production after 87 years in a "streamline" of operations in the Metropolitan Opera Guild.

August 18, 2023
Classical Music, Opera
features

Jonas Kaufmann’s Dolce Vita

Ahead of his performances for Opera Australia, the world’s number one tenor Jonas Kaufmann talks about his highly anticipated role debut and upcoming season.

July 24, 2023
Classical Music
news

Kaija Saariaho has died

The groundbreaking Finnish composer, who embedded electronic sound worlds within the realm of classical music, has died aged 70.

June 3, 2023
Classical Music, Opera, Vocal & Choral
features

From St Kilda to the Met

In his new book, Roger Neill traces the extraordinary history of St Kilda's Simonsen family and gives us a taste of their fascinating life.

April 24, 2023
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features

Newsworthy: April 2023

A round-up of our recent news reports.

March 20, 2023
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features

On Air & Online: Radio and streaming in March 2023

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

February 20, 2023
Classical Music, Opera
news

The 2023 Grammy Awards: Classical winners announced

Winners in the classical music, opera, music theatre, jazz and visual media/film categories have been announced in a ceremony taking place in Los Angeles.

February 6, 2023
Film, Opera
features

Renée Fleming welcomes more Hours at the Met

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.

January 27, 2023
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features

On Stage: the events you need to see in December 2022

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

November 21, 2022
Opera
features

Anna Netrebko’s GM responds to our Peter Gelb interview

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November 9, 2022
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features

Peter Gelb on the ins and outs of the Met’s new cinema season

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November 9, 2022

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