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Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Stephen Layton Conducts Bach, Mozart & Handel (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)

Layton’s spirited conducting makes the music sound as if it had been composed yesterday.

August 22, 2025
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
Live Review

Review: St John Passion (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)

A nuanced, emotionally stirring rendition of the last days of Christ, conducted with reverence for music and story.

April 8, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Opera, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
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On the Record: November 2023

Mozart heads up this month with Igor Levit and Víkingur Ólafsson hot on his heels. Vocal delights include Sarah Connolly’s Mahler and miraculous choral music by Stephen Hough.

October 23, 2023
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
CD and Other Review

Review: Anthems, Vol. 1 (The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge, Stephen Layton)

Bold new series complements ancient with modern.

October 4, 2023
Classical Music, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
news

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra launches 2024 season

MSO Chief Conductor Jaime Martín’s second season in the job is a wide-ranging campaign for hearts, minds and inflation-weary wallets.

July 19, 2023
Supported by Sydney Symphony Orchestra

“The recognition of beauty supersedes genre”

Star soprano Chloe Lankshear discusses the universal language of Bach, the awe-inspiring sound of a choir, and performing with acclaimed conductor Stephen Layton.

March 7, 2023
Supported by Sydney Symphony Orchestra

An Insider’s Guide to the Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s 2023 Season

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

November 14, 2022
Classical Music
CD and Other Review

Review: Finzi: Choral Works (Choir of Trinity College Cambridge/Layton)

A boon for lovers of Finzi, a composer enjoying a resurgence.

December 17, 2019
Classical Music
CD and Other Review

Review: Owain Park (The Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge/Stephen Layton)

Masterworks of a rising star sung by a masterly choir.

November 26, 2018
Classical Music, Orchestral
news

The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra announces its 2019 season

A freewheeling line-up of guest conductors and concerto soloists will keep the orchestra on its toes in its year between Chiefs.

October 4, 2018
Classical Music
news

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra announces 2019 season

Nicholas Carter’s final year as Principal Conductor features a world premiere for Pinchas Zukerman’s 70th birthday, and Jayson Gillham playing five Beethoven piano concertos.

August 30, 2018
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
CD and Other Review

Review: Stanford: Choral Works (Trinity College Choir/Layton)

Energy, dash, and force honour a German-trained Irishman.

November 28, 2017
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
features

Stephen Layton discusses Limelight’s Recording of the Year

The Trinity Choir director reveals his deep connection to the music of Herbert Howells. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

December 18, 2016

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