Review: Ravel: L’Heure Espagnole (Münchner Rundfunkorchester, Asher Fisch)
Asher Fisch's German band tells a saucy tale with a Frenchman's opera set in Spain.
November 21, 2017
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: The Routes of Slavery (Jordi Savall, Lincoln Center, NY)
Jordi Savall conjures joy out of misery in an ambitiously conceived evening.
November 17, 2017
Daniel Smith appointed Principal Guest Director of Teatro Carlo Felice
The conductor sees his role in Genoa as opening up all sorts of possibilities for Australian artists.
November 17, 2017
Review: Carmen (Opera di Roma, Palace Cinemas)
Bizet at Trump’s border wall brings back a certain relevance.
November 14, 2017
The Artful Podger’s welcome return to Oz
Baroque violinist Rachel Podger on Mozart, Haydn and the joys of leading the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.
November 10, 2017
Review: Espoir (Michael Spyres, Hallé, Carlo Rizzi)
Giving Duprez his due: Michael Spyres' eloquent tribute delivers with top notes in spades.
November 7, 2017
Danielle de Niese: a high-octane soprano comes home
The Aussie star won Young Talent Time at age eight. We caught up with the soprano ahead of her debut in The Merry Widow. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 5, 2017
Review: Decades Volume 2 (Martineau, Maltman, Connolly)
Going for a song, part 2: Martineau's Odyssey takes us on past Schubert's glory years.
November 3, 2017
Tasmin Little on working out for Karol Szymanowski
The British violinist talks about her new Szymanowski and Karłowicz album, Limelight’s Recording of the Month. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 1, 2017
Ashkenazy and Shostakovich: Parallel Lives
Vladimir Ashkenazy speaks about a lifetime travelling cheek by jowl with the music of the great Russian composer. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 31, 2017
Why Joseph Nolan looks forward to mining King Solomon
Ahead of its WA premiere, the organist reckons Handel’s oratorio offers more than just The Queen of Sheba’s ubiquitous arrival. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 31, 2017
The Melodica Men scare the pants off of a Halloween classic
The dynamic duo slap on the horror makeup for a tribute version of Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 30, 2017
Aussie ex-pats bring operatic sympathy to Charlottesville
Miriam Gordon-Stewart and Rachelle Durkin hope Virginia might enjoy a slice of Rameau with a little hip hop on the side. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 21, 2017