Groundbreaking conductor Joana Mallwitz talks Kurt Weill
Weill's music is like a wormhole, says Mallwitz, one that transports you back to the explosively creative Berlin of the 1920s.
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.
Weill's music is like a wormhole, says Mallwitz, one that transports you back to the explosively creative Berlin of the 1920s.
Move over male voice choirs, let’s hear it for the ladies.
Pichon’s perspective brings upswing and insights to Mozart’s swansong.
As the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs prepares to perform her works, Clive Paget traces the career of trailblazing British composer Dame Ethel Smyth.
Kyiv-born Finnish conductor Dalia Stasevska chats with Clive Paget about her path to the podium, her support of Ukraine, her growing love of Ukrainian music and why she has released a classical mixtape.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
This month includes Don Quixote, but not as you know him, rare archival Bruckner, two of Germany’s most interesting Lieder singers and Meyerbeer’s greatest hit.
The Neave Trio explores cultural and emotional roots from Smetana to Frank Martin.
Meyerbeer’s Anabaptist epic is revealed in its full colours.
Conductor and cast lend musical weight as Dvořák’s fairytale goes green.
German rising star has plenty of tales and tells them with aplomb.
Over a 30-year career, Andreas Scholl’s voice has retained its remarkable beauty. He talks to us about his instrument and the road to fame.
In 2025, Mark Wigglesworth becomes Chief Conductor of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. He talks about his approach to conducting, and his passion for cricket.