David Robertson on two composers’ common ground
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra's Chief Conductor tells us about recording the orchestra's new Westlake and Reich disc, Limelight's Recording of the Month in May.
May 17, 2019
Review: Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
A well thought-out program, spanning 100 years from Janáček to Reich.
February 14, 2019
Steve Reich: The Minimum Standard
The minimalist icon has spent 30 years avoiding the potential pitfalls of orchestral performance, so why break the habit now? Clive Paget visits the composer in his rural retreat to get the lowdown.
January 30, 2019
The January/February 2019 edition of Limelight Magazine is now available
We reveal our 2018 Artists of the Year. Other features include The Magic Flute, Meryl Tankard's Two Feet and Australian Brandenburg Orchestra at 30.
January 1, 2019
Read the January/February 2019 issue of Limelight Magazine
Inside this issue: 2018 Artists of the Year, The Magic Flute, Meryl Tankard's Two Feet, Australian Brandenburg Orchestra at 30, Leonardo Da Vinci 500.
January 1, 2019
Easter on ABC Classic FM
A celebration of American music, marking Leonard Bernstein's centenary, will air in conjunction with the station's music for Holy Week.
March 28, 2018
Harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani on why he plays Saariaho
He realised early that if he wanted his instrument to be taken seriously he had to perform contemporary music.
April 20, 2017
Australian Ballet invites you down the rabbit hole in 2017
A ballet based on Alice in Wonderland and a new Wayne McGregor work with a Steve Reich score are the new season highlights. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 26, 2016
Tech-lovers applaud Reich’s Clapping Music app
The new game-based educational app helps develop the rhythmic skills of users using Reich’s minimalist masterpiece. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 24, 2015
Review: Dark Twin (Zubin Kanga)
Effortless virtuoso in complete command of this (quite literally) electrifying modern repertoire. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 13, 2015
Steve Reich: master of minimalism
One of minimalism’s elder statesmen tells Clive Paget why he’s rewriting Radiohead
December 4, 2014
My Desert Island Discs: Dan Deacon
The experimental rocker went from discovering classical albums in a dumpster to playing Carnegie Hall.
September 17, 2012
Classical music for September 11: a tribute to the victims
Five American composers respond to the tragedy of 9/11 in different ways.
September 11, 2012