Superb performances by two last-minute jump-ins, their fellow cast members, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and the SSO under Simone Young make the most of Beethoven’s troubled piece.

Two world premieres, Mozart, and Shostakovich's hilarious operetta feature in Richard Mills' swansong season.

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.

Hugh Robertson, the Orchestra’s Editorial Manager and former Limelight Deputy Editor, reveals what he is most looking forward to next year.

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.

"Employ more women," says Opera Australia CEO Fiona Allan, one of six women, including Simone Young and Deborah Cheetham, interviewed in a new documentary by Miriam Gordon-Stewart.

We explore the history of Fidelio, and talk to Simone Young and First Nations writer Tyson Yunkaporta about the Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s new concert version.

As polling continues, composers Elena Kats-Chernin and Ella Macens reflect on being nominated for next month's Sydney Symphony Orchestra People’s Choice Concerts.

Features include a look at Amanda Lee Falkenberg's musical space odyssey The Moons Symphony, the artists restoring the oratorio's theatrical setting, why Fidelio invites tinkering, and an interview with lawyer-turned-playwright Suzie Miller.

The celebrated Canadian violinist goes deep on Beethoven’s unique and irreplaceable violin concerto, and why he looks forward to performing with Simone Young and the Sydney Symphony.

With a strong representation by Australian and women composers, SSO Chief Conductor Simone Young has put together a rich and eclectic musical shortlist for the public to choose from.

Simone Young discusses the highlights of her second “theatrical” year as the SSO’s Chief Conductor, including several works she will conduct for the first time in her celebrated career.