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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
Musical Theatre & Cabaret
features

New Ways to Dream

After 30 years away from the musical theatre stage, Sarah Brightman returns as Norma Desmond in a new Australian production of Sunset Boulevard.

April 22, 2024
Classical Music, Dance, Opera, Theatre
features

On Stage: the events you need to see in May 2024

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

April 22, 2024
Classical Music
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Orchestra Victoria appoints new Artistic Advisor

West Australian conductor and thought leader Jessica Gethin to take on the orchestra’s lead artistic role.

April 15, 2024
Supported by Opera Australia

“There’s definitely a bit of magic going on”

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.

March 27, 2024
Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Opera, Theatre
features

Tim Draxl: Meet Joe Gillis

“This is me. This is my world!” Tim Draxl puts a new and personal spin on Sunset Boulevard's cynical protagonist.

March 25, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music, Dance, Opera, Orchestral, Theatre
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On Stage: the events you need to see in April 2024

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

March 25, 2024
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Review: West Side Story (Opera Australia’s Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour)

This revival of OA's outdoor West Side Story looks stunning but there's room for more danger and raw emotion.

March 23, 2024
Opera
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Review: Eucalyptus (West Australian Opera & Perth Festival)

Perth Festival's in-concert staging is a reminder of the pleasures of immersion in the orchestral world of an opera.

February 23, 2024
Opera
Live Review

Review: Idomeneo (Opera Australia)

Exquisite singing and a feeling of déjà vu mark the return of Mozart’s seminal opera after a 30-year absence.

February 21, 2024
Classical Music, Opera, Orchestral
features

Opera, Pure and Simple?

In-concert operas are sometimes regarded as the poor relation of their fully staged cousins. But can less be more?

February 19, 2024
Classical Music
features

On Stage: the events you need to see in March 2024

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

February 19, 2024
Opera
Live Review

Review: Theodora in Concert (Opera Australia & Pinchgut Opera)

Baroque is back at the Sydney Opera House in the form of Handel's pungent tale of religious intolerance and sacrifice in a polarised society.

February 9, 2024

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