Six years after its first Australian outing, Brett Dean’s must-see opera is back with Allan Clayton recreating his bravura portrayal of the titular Dane.

The SCO returns with a triumphant showcase of fresh interpretation and the interplay between conductor and concertmaster.

Restoring the mythic nature of Virgil’s epic to Purcell's Baroque masterpiece, Yaron Lifschitz sets a new benchmark for opera production in Australia.

Ahead of Opera Australia’s Puccini Gala, conductor Daniel Smith and soprano Julie Lea Goodwin put the composer’s genius under the microscope.

A near-perfect night at the opera does Puccini proud, with Suor Angelica proven to be the indispensable heart of the work.

Ahead of an Australian tour for Musica Viva Australia, Director of Music Daniel Hyde discusses the Choir's latest Australian commission.

After a week-long winter intensive program at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Deborah Cheetham Fraillon announces a new First Nations opera will premiere in 2025.

As Opera Australia’s Puccini centenary celebrations continue, Limelight talks to the creative team behind its new production of Il trittico.

Edward Dick’s take on Puccini’s shabby little shocker holds a scathing mirror up to society, with a bravura performance from Giselle Allen in the title role.

This month, West Australian Opera unveils a brand-new, all-Australian production of Rusalka. We talk to the creatives staging it.

Ahead of performances in Melbourne and Sydney, legendary tabla player Zakir Hussain talks about the seminal moments of his extraordinary career.

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.