Review: Beethoven Alive (Sydney Symphony, Ashkenazy)
Ashkenazy reveals a pair of lithe and engaging symphonies and a supersized seventh.
February 8, 2016
Clive Paget
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.
Articles by Clive Paget
Nathaniel Dean on re-exploring Kate Grenville’s Secret River
A chat with the actor whose character sails up the Hawkesbury in Andrew Bovell’s award-winning adaptation. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 3, 2016
Betty Buckley on life, the universe and Stephen Schwartz
Ahead of her Sydney concerts, the Broadway legend talks to Limelight about Cats, Carrie and her remarkable career. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 1, 2016
Pavol Breslik: Bizet’s Nadir enjoys a big Australian adventure
The Slovakian tenor explains why he hates accordions, why Mozart is like a pit stop and why Pearlfishers isn’t Brokeback Mountain. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 31, 2016
Review: The Barber of Seville (Opera Australia)
Bordogna and Co. lather up for a trip to bel canto heaven
January 29, 2016
Review: Beethoven 9 (Anima Eterna, Sydney Festival)
Immerseel's thrilling ode to Beethoven ends Bertels' final Festival with a bang.
January 26, 2016
Review: Beethoven 1 & 2 (Anima Eterna, Sydney Festival)
A dose of HIP early Beethoven is just what is needed when running a marathon.
January 20, 2016
Samuel Sakker to the rescue at the Royal Opera House
A sick Alfredo sees the young Australian tenor make his Covent Garden role debut at less than four hours notice. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 18, 2016
Review: Bach & his Dutch Contemporaries (Sydney Festival)
Cunning Dutchmen give the usual suspects a run for their money.
January 17, 2016
Review: Passion (Sydney Chamber Opera, Sydney Festival)
Dusapin's Orphic duologue gets a welcome Aussie premiere.
January 14, 2016
Review: The Fantasticks (Wooden Horse, Hayes Theatre Co)
‘Meh’ revival suggests you update the out of date at your peril.
January 14, 2016
The dramatic rise of Dutch soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek
The singer’s return to Covent Garden is about to hit Australian cinema screens – this time minus the prosthetic boobs. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 13, 2016
Jos van Immerseel: The shock of the old
The Belgian 'early music' pioneer explains why period style matters, no matter what period.
January 12, 2016