Some have suggested John Adams' new opera is too conventional, but Clive Paget disagrees, finding that age cannot wither the composer as he takes on Shakespeare's Egyptian dish.

Seven productions from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden form the centrepiece of the new Palace Opera & Ballet season.

One hundred and fifty years after his birth, we analyse the forging of Ralph Vaughan Williams – the quintessential voice of English music.

From premieres by Carl Vine and Thomas de Hartmann to Catalani’s La Wally and Jakub Józef Orliński’s Polish songs, it's a month of revelation and discovery with these new classical albums.

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

As he prepares to tour Australia, Joseph Calleja explains how singing is his superpower, why he no longer goes spearfishing, and why Andrea Bocelli deserves special praise.

Diego Torre leads a fine cast in Herheim’s kaleidoscopic exploration of bereavement.

Viennese staging of torrid Tyrolean tale breathes new life into forgotten gem.

Asher Fisch's tenth season features Wagner, Bruckner and Mahler, and much, much more.

The Philadelphia Orchestra Music Director discusses Limelight's game-changing Recording of the Year.

The judges listened, the votes are in, and the verdict is…

Our critics have scrutinised 50 outstanding discs released in the past 12 months for the annual Limelight Recording of the Year.