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

Without Sir Eugene Goossens, the Sydney Opera House might never have been built. On its 50th anniversary, we look at the road to its opening.

Over the past decade, only 5% of incoming jazz instrumentalists at Sydney Con have been women. Jo Lawry is out to change that – and more.

Deborah Cheetham Fraillon plans to restore the arts to their pride of place, and to give young artists a much-needed confidence boost.

Cameron Lam goes big and bold in this month's Australian Art Music playlist, exploring major works for wind symphony, orchestra, big band, and the stage.

Fabian Russell's Orchestra Project continues to provide young musicians with rare opportunities to play the mightiest of classical masterworks, writes Miranda Ilchef.

Transparent and transporting, this Covid-postponed Sydney Chamber Choir showcase of sacred music was well worth the wait.

The addition of three new female busts to the collection in the Sydney Conservatorium of Music library seeks to redress age-old inequities.

Ahead of his first dates in Australia as a solo composer-pianist, Stephan Moccio unpacks the songs and the music that moves him most.

Two world premieres among works by five composers celebrating Composing Women, Sydney Con’s push for a truly equal music.

Composer and saxophonist Brenda Gifford has been announced as the recipient of the Merlyn Myer Music Commission.

It’s time to move beyond “special programs” and one-off celebrations for female composers, argues Liza Lim.