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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
Dance, Festivals, Opera
news

Marquee TV unveils its free Summer Shorts Festival

Marquee TV has announced the lineup for its second annual online Summer Shorts Festival, with 30 short works from around the world, free for all viewers during August.

August 4, 2021
Chamber, Classical Music, Opera, Orchestral
features

On the Record: New recordings in June 2021

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.

May 24, 2021
Chamber
CD and Other Review

Review: Music From Proust’s Salons (Steven Isserlis, Connie Shih)

Proust and his posse – a stunning journey into lost time.

April 20, 2021
Classical Music
news

Lynn Harrell has died

The gifted American cellist, 76, is mourned by all who knew and loved him.

April 30, 2020
Chamber, Classical Music
features

Steven Isserlis: You want to have a slight creeping of the flesh

The cellist, who has won Limelight's Chamber Recording of the Year, tells us about the complications of Kabalevsky, and the power of unsupervised Shostakovich.

November 20, 2019
Classical Music
CD and Other Review

Review: Shostakovich & Kabalevsky: Cello Sonatas (Steven Isserlis, Olli Mustonen)

From Russia with despair: Isserlis and Mustonen’s passions run the Soviet gamut.

April 12, 2019
Chamber, Classical Music
CD and Other Review

Review: Chopin • Schubert: Cello Sonata, Arpeggione Sonata (Isserlis, Varjon)

In Isserlis’s hands, muscular Chopin meets starry Schubert.

January 7, 2019

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