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 editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
This month’s musical journey takes us from the choir stalls of Westminster Abbey to an eerily haunted music hall and winds up with a legendary blast from the past.
An authoritative account of music transcending a life scarred by war and alcohol.
Allan Clayton is a Grimes for today in Deborah Warner's heart-breaking and insightful update.
A conductor and composer map out a journey through Mozart's final masterpiece for Sydney Philharmonia Choirs.
One of the most important French opera composers gets a thorough write up.
Prayer for the Living features music by Vasks and Ravel alongside Boulanger and Poulenc.
The pandemic forces Britten’s ghostly masterpiece from stage to film with stunning results.
The gut-string evangelist explains her trio's blend of ancient, modern, and just a bit of trad.
AFCM's new AD reveals some of the highlights of this year's program and the importance of tradition alongside innovation.
Kratzer’s superbly cast, split personality Fidelio lets in the Enlightenment.
Clive Paget talks to the Norwegian soprano about her debut Decca song recital, featuring music by her famous compatriot, Edvard Grieg, the challenges of tackling Norwegian repertoire and how she literally ambushed Leif Ove Andsnes to get him onboard for the project.
An eclectic month kicks off in Hollywood style with John Williams in Berlin, delivers a trio of early music gems, and ends with a ‘très jolie’ romp from the Opéra Comique.
