Our reviewers and readers have voted for the Australian and international artists who raised their heart rates in 2022. Their votes have been tallied, and we are thrilled to announce our winners.

As he prepares for Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming People’s Choice and Fidelio concerts, Concertmaster Andrew Haveron talks to us about exploring new territory in the world of opera.

The young baritone takes home the $30,000 Marianne Mathy Scholarship, an opportunity to audition for the Lyric Opera in Chicago, and the inaugural Nicole Car Prize.

After two years of disruption, the arts bounced back in 2022, with plenty of memorable performances. So, who would you like to see recognised?

Strauss's songs were given an intoxicating performance by soprano Nicole Car, while Wagner's Ring without Words had some marvellous moments under conductor Nicholas Braithwaite.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

As the internationally acclaimed soprano winds up the Freelance Artist Relief Australia Fund, established when COVID hit, a new prize is announced, which will see her mentor the winner in Paris.

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

Anna Dowsley fell asleep when she was taken to see her first opera but she still decided to train as a singer. Clive Paget talks to the Australian mezzo-soprano whose European career is taking off.

The ASO's impressive 2022 season is one of the country’s bolder efforts, with women composers and living composers well represented.

Simone Young's first official program includes Fidelio in concert and Mahler Two, which celebrates a return to the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall in July.

André Messager's comédie musicale is a sheer delight from start to finish.