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.
Choral and movie blockbusters, plus top soloists headline the 2017 season, while Sir Andrew Davis conducts Thaïs. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Jack Symonds’ smart score renders Dostoyevsky intelligible for the 21st century.
Menken’s million-dollar revamp should have fans dreaming of Genie.
Sir Andrew Davis explains the revolutionary nature and historical vicissitudes of the music Beethoven never heard. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
We ask The Australian Voices’ AD, Gordon Hamilton, about the humour, nuance and beauty to be found on their latest disc. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
David Robertson’s eclectic programme of new and old mixes Trifonov and Ibragimova with Dutoit and Ashkenazy. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Glyndebourne hit leads Neil Armfield and Rachel Healy’s inaugural programme – but don’t expect blood and dildos. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Paul Lewis explains why he’s shifted gears from the piano works of a Classic to a Romantic. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra chief advocates a “selfish” approach delivering a revealing Stuart Challender talk. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
New blood and big hitters like Vengerov will help Queensland Symphony Orchestra celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2017. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
The British director reflects on the profound melancholy of Mozart’s most lyrical work. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
A look at the backstage shenanigans and plethora of legends that sprung up around the greatest movie musical of all time. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
A drastic shake-up of the radio station could see the loss of several programmes and many popular presenters. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
