Charles Dutoit leaves the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
In the wake of multiple allegations of sexual assault against the conductor, the RPO has announced that Dutoit will vacate his posts before his originally intended departure.
January 11, 2018
Brett Dean: Limelight’s Australian Artist of the Year 2017
With his opera Hamlet coming to Adelaide in 2018, the composer-violist-conductor reflects on a year of successes.
January 5, 2018
Sydney Symphony Orchestra responds to Dutoit allegations
The Orchestra has released a strongly worded statement following allegations the conductor sexually assaulted four women in the USA between 1985 and 2010.
December 22, 2017
Students ring in SSO’s new music education programme with Jingle Bells
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s new initiative will bring music education to primary schools in low socio-economic areas over three years.
December 8, 2017
Review: Bluebeard’s Castle (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
Fantastic performances by Michelle DeYoung and John Relyea as the SSO storms Bluebeard's Castle.
December 1, 2017
Earplugs essential for orchestral musicians, study finds
New research suggests physical measures and sound screens do little to protect musicians’ hearing.
November 28, 2017
Review: Belshazzar’s Feast (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
A feast for head and ears as David Robertson and the SSO kick off oratorio season.
November 25, 2017
Place your bid to conduct the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
A crash-course from David Robertson and a portrait by Diana Doherty are among the experiences on offer in the orchestra’s Holiday Auction.
November 24, 2017
David Robertson on the darkness at the heart of Bluebeard’s Castle
By peering into the deepest of waters, the SSO Chief explains, Bartók shines a light on some universal truths.
November 21, 2017
SSO welcomes three Shanghai Orchestra Academy students
Three talented young Chinese musicians will join the Sydney Symphony for its two season finales as part of a two-week residency.
November 17, 2017
Review: Gripping Shostakovich (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
Ashkenazy and Müller-Schott offer up a mighty sequel.
November 17, 2017
Australian orchestras respond to sexual harassment in the arts
With the MEAA conducting a survey into sexual harassment in Australian theatre, Limelight asked the orchestras about the issue.
November 13, 2017
Review: Dramatic Shostakovich (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
Ashkenazy's Shostakovich tribute with violinist Ray Chen reached an unforgettable incandescence.
November 11, 2017