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Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Shostakovich’s First Cello Concerto (Steven Isserlis, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)

Cellist Steven Isserlis demonstrates what a consummate artist’s total commitment to a composer's vision looks and sounds like.

October 4, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Altstaedt Plays Haydn & Tchaikovsky (Australian Chamber Orchestra)

Brilliant cello star Nicolas Altstaedt and the ACO take us to Esterhazy, Transylvania and beyond.

June 19, 2024
Classical Music
news

Singapore Symphony Orchestra announces debut Australian tour

Singapore Symphony Orchestra to play three cities with violin sensation Chloe Chua and Sydney-born cellist Pei-Sian Ng featuring.

April 30, 2024
Supported by Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Sir Donald Runnicles reflects on the transformative power of music

The SSO’s Principal Guest Conductor strives to create a transformative experience in every concert he designs.

March 15, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Opera, Orchestral
news

Voting closes Sunday for Limelight’s 2023 Artists of the Year

There's one week left to vote for your favourite Artist of the Year – and the race is neck and neck.

October 10, 2023
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Opera, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
news

Who will be Limelight’s 2023 Artists of the Year? Help us decide

It’s time to vote for the Australian and international artists you’d most like to see honoured in this year’s Limelight Awards.

September 1, 2023
Classical Music, Dance, Opera, Orchestral, Theatre, Vocal & Choral
features

On Stage: the events you need to see in June 2023

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

May 22, 2023
Classical Music
news

Universal snags Hyperion in major acquisition

The classical music giant promises independence and wider access to a fabled catalogue.

March 15, 2023
Chamber
CD and Other Review

Review: A Golden Cello Decade: 1878-1888 (Steven Isserlis, Connie Shih, Olivia Jageurs)

Almost all that glitters really is gold in Isserlis’s cello recital.

December 18, 2022
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, Instrumental, Orchestral
news

Sydney Symphony Orchestra announces its 2023 season

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.

September 21, 2022
Books
Book Review

Review: The Bach Cello Suites: A Companion (Steven Isserlis)

Steven Isserlis proves the ideal companion in a journey through Bach’s mighty cello suites.

June 20, 2022
Classical Music
news

Radu Lupu has died

The great Romanian pianist who came to shun the recording studio passes at 76.

April 20, 2022

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