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

Stacey Alleaume makes a triumphant hometown mainstage debut as Verdi’s doomed courtesan.

As she prepares to revisit the role of Violetta, the star soprano has fallen in love again with Verdi’s music.

A timely concert of devotional music providing a spiritual salve for our troubled hearts and urging us to action.

Prayer for the Living features music by Vasks and Ravel alongside Boulanger and Poulenc.

Opera Australia marks Mozart’s 266th birthday with Figaro, and it would be hard to imagine a better celebration of the composer’s genius.

Opera Australia will celebrate New Year's Eve in two venues this year – the Sydney Opera House and Cockatoo Island.

Highlights include the Australian premiere of La Juive, a new digital production of Il Trovatore, Olivier Py's staging of Lohengrin, as well as Maria Stuarda and Mefistofele in concert.

Our Recording of the Month for June is the debut recital from Mauritian-Australian soprano Stacey Alleaume. Clive Paget caught up with the rising star soprano to talk repertoire, recording during a pandemic, and what’s ahead.

An Australian rising star makes an auspicious debut on disc, chamber music dominates in a month of major names, and a visceral new opera dissects the heart.

Debut recording is the cap on this soprano's astonishing few years.

Mitchell Butel’s witty direction gives early Cavalli an enticing 21st-century makeover.