Sophie Rowell appointed Artistic Director of Melbourne Chamber Orchestra
The in-demand violinist will depart Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to take up her new role.
April 12, 2022
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
Review: Wozzeck (Wiener Staatsoper)
Simon Stone creates a visceral Viennese Wozzeck for today.
April 2, 2022
The Orchestra Project: Launchpad for hundreds of musical careers
Founder Fabian Russell looks back at 20 years of Australia's mentor-led training program.
March 31, 2022
Review: Stanisław Moniuszko: Halka (ORF Radio-Symphonieorchester)
Dark-hearted Polish gem sparkles in thoughtful staging.
March 30, 2022
Review: Hans Abrahamsen: The Snow Queen (Bayerisches Staatsoper, Cornelius Meister)
Haunting adult fairy tale receives a multifaceted and powerfully moving production.
March 23, 2022
James O’Donnell on one thousand years of music at Westminster Abbey
The Choir's Music Director talks about their latest album, Limelight's Recording of the Month for April.
March 22, 2022
Chamber, Classical Music, Dance, Festivals, Instrumental, Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Opera, Orchestral, Theatre, Vocal & Choral
On Stage: the events you need to see in April 2022
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
March 21, 2022
On the Record: What’s new on disc in April 2022
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.
March 21, 2022
Review: Ernest John Moeran: His Life and Music (Ian Maxwell)
An authoritative account of music transcending a life scarred by war and alcohol.
March 21, 2022
Review: Peter Grimes (Royal Opera House)
Allan Clayton is a Grimes for today in Deborah Warner's heart-breaking and insightful update.
March 19, 2022
Beyond the Requiem with Brett Weymark and Jessica Wells
A conductor and composer map out a journey through Mozart's final masterpiece for Sydney Philharmonia Choirs.
March 11, 2022
Review: Fromental Halévy and His Operas (Robert Ignatius Letellier and Nicholas Lester Fuller)
One of the most important French opera composers gets a thorough write up.
March 9, 2022
Benjamin Northey explores choral, and prayerful, masterpieces
Prayer for the Living features music by Vasks and Ravel alongside Boulanger and Poulenc.
March 7, 2022