Review: Rameau, Maître à Danser (Brooklyn Academy of Music)
William Christie's spirited revival of an antiquated artform proves there's life in Rameau's old dogs yet.
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.
William Christie's spirited revival of an antiquated artform proves there's life in Rameau's old dogs yet.
The American soprano on mixed heritage, Peter Sellars and John Adams, and curating at NY's Met Museum.
Musical wizard and friends recreate the soundtrack to baroque music's greatest film.
Robert Carsen’s update has bed-hopping and bare bods to spare.
The Gabrieli's chief on the sublime King Arthur, the edgy string harmonies, even the smutty glees.
The minimalist icon has spent 30 years avoiding the potential pitfalls of orchestral performance, so why break the habit now? Clive Paget visits the composer in his rural retreat to get the lowdown.
Or how the Austrian composer perfected the death stare a century before Julie Bishop.
Savall trips the Gallic light fantastic with a little Telemann thrown in.
Portrait album revels in Thorvaldsdottir’s brand of Icelandic magic.
Naxos gives Korngold’s masterpiece a second chance.
The Queen of British musical theatre talks belting, coaching Bette Middler on FaceTime and how to survive 50 years in the biz.
British director John Tiffany explains the genesis of a hit show and how Aussie actors are making it theirs.
The Iranian-American harpsichordist tells us about his new album, The Passinge Mesures, Limelight's Recording of the Month in January/February.