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Classical Music, Orchestral
Live Review

Review: Rhapsody in Blue (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)

Simon Tedeschi stars in a celebration of America’s Jazz Age, headlined by a rampant rendition of Gershwin’s magnum opus Rhapsody in Blue.

March 20, 2023
Classical Music, Orchestral
features

Wild Thing

Arabella Steinbacher discusses joining the Sydney Symphony Orchestra for Georges Lentz’s new violin concerto and warns that it's a little wild.

March 20, 2023
Classical Music, Dance, Opera, Theatre, Vocal & Choral
features

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

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

March 20, 2023
Classical Music, Orchestral
news

Sydney Symphony Orchestra announces 2023 Fellows

Ten young musicians under the age of 25 will receive one-on-one mentorship and performance opportunities in the year-long program.

March 14, 2023
Classical Music
news

Apple Music Introduces Apple Music Classical

Content behemoth Apple Music has announced the launch of a dedicated classical music service.

March 10, 2023
Chamber, Vocal & Choral
features

Composing Women: A glass ceiling finally broken?

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

March 8, 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
Classical Music, Orchestral
features

Strange bedfellows: hip-hop goes orchestral with Genesis Owusu

Composer-arranger Alex Turley's new project brings together the Ghanaian-Australian rapper Genesis Owusu and 40 of the country’s top orchestral players.

March 1, 2023
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
features

Compassion, collaboration and William Cooper

Following the huge success of their song cycle Compassion, Lior and Nigel Westlake discuss their new collaboration, which has its world premiere at the Adelaide Festival.

February 24, 2023
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)

Simone Young and pianist Cédric Tiberghien's French connection works its magic on a balmy summer night.

February 17, 2023
Classical Music, Film
features

Knowing the Score: The Young One in her prime

"It is what I burn for, it is what I breathe." A new documentary, Knowing the Score, brings the audience up to date with conductor Simone Young.

February 10, 2023
Classical Music, Orchestral
Live Review

Review: Mahler’s First Symphony (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)

The Sydney Symphony Orchestra inaugurated its 2023 season and covered itself in glory, revelling in the Concert Hall’s enhanced acoustics.

February 9, 2023
Vocal & Choral
Live Review

Review: Woven Song (Short Black Opera, Sydney Festival)

Inspired by a collection of magnificent tapestries, Deborah Cheetham's Woven Song benefits from the first-hand communication of its composer.

January 26, 2023

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