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

Clerici wants to build something special in Queensland, taking up the Brisbane baton after an incredibly short apprenticeship.

The Australian conductor will spend six months working online with internationally renowned conductors in the early hours of the morning.

Simone Young reveals the terrible beauty in Henze’s Mishima opera.

Discover our 2021 Artists of the Year, learn about Simone Young's plans for the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and explore the must-read books for music lovers this summer.

What will Simone Young bring to the Sydney Symphony Orchestra as its new Chief Conductor?

Features this month include summer reads for music lovers, the Limelight Artists of the Year for 2021, the transformation Simone Young will bring to the SSO, and Henry Handel Richardson's love of music and her treasure trove of songs.

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.

Australian conductor Simone Young has been announced as Advance Awards’ Global Icon for 2021.

Simone Young and Dr Carolyn Watson are among the finalists in this year's Advance Awards, which recognise Australians making an impact on the global stage.

The Australian Festival of Chamber Music, the OA Sydney winter season, and the Bangalow Music Festival are among the numerous cancellations as COVID restrictions remain in place in NSW and Victoria.

The centrepiece of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra's 2021 season, Part 2, is the ambitious, new Festival of Orchestra in November/December.