The Influencers: Great music against the odds
Many 18th century composers worked in conditions antithetical to creativity, writes Sally Melhuish. Some triumphed regardless.
Many 18th century composers worked in conditions antithetical to creativity, writes Sally Melhuish. Some triumphed regardless.
French violinist Matthieu Arama steps into the role left vacant after the less-than-amicable departure of Jun Yi Ma in 2022.
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.
After 30 years away from the musical theatre stage, Sarah Brightman returns as Norma Desmond in a new Australian production of Sunset Boulevard.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
West Australian conductor and thought leader Jessica Gethin to take on the orchestra’s lead artistic role.
Limelight talks to the stars of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour's West Side Story about a show that builds its own sense of community.
“This is me. This is my world!” Tim Draxl puts a new and personal spin on Sunset Boulevard's cynical protagonist.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
This revival of OA's outdoor West Side Story looks stunning but there's room for more danger and raw emotion.
Perth Festival's in-concert staging is a reminder of the pleasures of immersion in the orchestral world of an opera.
Exquisite singing and a feeling of déjà vu mark the return of Mozart’s seminal opera after a 30-year absence.
In-concert operas are sometimes regarded as the poor relation of their fully staged cousins. But can less be more?