Andrew Schultz: Journeys into space and sound
About to hear his Fourth Symphony premiere with WASO, the composer talks about the scope of his work – its spatiality, its silences, and its 'Gothic Burlesque'.
June 3, 2025
On Stage: the events you need to see in June 2025
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
May 19, 2025
Review: Baroque Brilliance (West Australian Symphony Orchestra)
Under guest leader Shaun Lee-Chen, WASO pivots convincingly to historically-informed performance mode.
May 4, 2025
The ‘Right’ Strauss
Johann Strauss II has always been popular, while also being dismissed by some as a composer of ‘light’ music. Yvonne Frindle takes up the cudgel on his behalf.
April 22, 2025
Comings and Goings: May 2025
The latest arts appointments and departures.
April 22, 2025
On Stage: the events you need to see in May 2025
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
April 22, 2025
Review: Devotion & Glory (West Australian Symphony Orchestra)
An inspired program explores the furthest reaches of ecstasy and suffering.
April 18, 2025
Review: Satu Vänskä’s Mozart (West Australian Symphony Orchestra)
Satu Vänskä delivers on the promise of "Fire and Finesse" in WASO concert with an ACO vibe.
April 14, 2025
Top Brass: WASO hires new Principal Trumpet
Jenna Smith's appointment to a critical orchestral role blows a hole in the brass ceiling.
April 7, 2025
Australian Accent: April 2025
Your essential coast-to-coast guide to the Australian music being played on our concert stages this month.
April 1, 2025
Orchestras and the Big Screen
From Stravinsky to Star Wars? What used to be thought of as a gateway to 'proper' symphonic music is now a mainstay of orchestral programming.
March 25, 2025
On Stage: the events you need to see in April 2025
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
March 24, 2025
Review: Die Fledermaus (West Australian Symphony Orchestra)
Johann Strauss II’s New Year’s Eve staple Die Fledermaus proves perfect for the batty times we live in.
March 17, 2025