The Limelight Artists of the Year for 2024
Our reviewers and readers have voted for the artists who blew them away during the past year. So, who are the winners?
February 24, 2025
67th Grammy Award winners announced
Víkingur Ólafsson earns his first Grammy, with Caroline Shaw, Gabriela Ortiz, Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil also amongst the winners.
February 3, 2025
Review: Alexander Melnikov in Recital (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
A second helping of Melnikov magic serves up a thrilling and intelligent musical journey.
June 25, 2024
Review: Beethoven’s Third Symphony (Víkingur Ólafsson, Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
Víkingur Ólafsson’s glittering Ravel from another dimension is backed by Runnicles at his most colourful and heroic.
March 22, 2024
Review: Víkingur Ólafsson performs Bach’s Goldberg Variations (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
Iceland's Víkingur Ólafsson takes us through Bach’s “solar system” of magic, beauty and breathtaking mathematics.
March 19, 2024
Supported by 
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
Read the March 2024 issue of Limelight
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February 19, 2024
A Year of Magical Thinking
Ahead of his Australian debut, Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson talks about performing Bach’s Goldberg Variations around the world.
February 19, 2024
The March 2024 issue of Limelight is now available
Book yourself some couch time. Limelight’s March issue will keep you plentifully entertained and informed. Simone Young, Víkingur Ólafsson, Lior, Nigel Westlake and more!
February 19, 2024
Introducing the March 2024 issue of Limelight
Book yourself some couch time. Limelight’s March issue will keep you plentifully entertained and informed. Simone Young, Víkingur Ólafsson, Lior, Nigel Westlake and more!
February 9, 2024
Limelight’s 2023 Artists of the Year announced
Voted by our readers and nationwide team of critics, Limelight’s Artists of the Year are announced.
November 20, 2023
The Limelight Artists of the Year for 2023
Our reviewers and readers have voted for the Australian and international artists who particularly thrilled them over the past year. We are delighted to announce the winners ...
November 20, 2023
Melbourne Recital Centre reveals 2024 program
Víkingur Ólafsson, Brooklyn Rider, Lydia Lunch and a Goldner String Quartet farewell performance in the mix for 2024.
October 26, 2023