Edward Gardner on the intoxication of Elgar
The British conductor proves the perfect guide to The Dream of Gerontius.
Clive Paget is a former Limelight Editor, now Editor-at-Large, and a tour leader for Limelight Arts Travel. Based in London after three years in New York, he writes for The Guardian, BBC Music Magazine, Gramophone, Musical America and Opera News. Before moving to Australia, he directed and developed new musical theatre for London’s National Theatre.
The British conductor proves the perfect guide to The Dream of Gerontius.
Among the ranks of the forgotten, a genuine find, splendidly presented.
Clarke’s full Monty proves an eclectic revelation.
This month, instead of his usual On the Record column, Clive Paget recommends some recent Christmas albums, leading to his festive top three.
Amid fierce competition, a relative rarity has carried off the top prize.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
Kaufmann’s Doppelgänger is a double album to treasure.
The British cellist explains why he's championing the "very big-boned music" of Henriëtte Bosmans.
Weinberg’s final opera sees the light of day.
Benjamin Northey, the first-ever Professor of Conducting at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, traces his career and discusses different approaches to conducting.
This month features a major rediscovery, Simon Rattle’s take on a concert staple, a probing Well-Tempered Clavier and, remarkably for the first time, the complete My Fair Lady.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
Jordi Savall brings period energy and style to Haydn’s seasonal swansong.