Electronic duo wins the ARIA’s 2016 Best Classical Album
No-one disputes the quality of the album, but the inappropriate categorisation has struck a dud note within the classical industry.
Jo Litson is the Editor of Limelight Magazine. She took up the position in late 2018 having joined the magazine as Deputy Editor in 2016. During a 35-year career as an arts journalist she has been a contributor to numerous publications including Limelight, The Australian, The Bulletin, and the Qantas magazine. She was the arts writer and theatre reviewer for The Sunday Telegraph for 12 years until 2018, and has written the labels for the Archibald Prize for the Art Gallery of New South Wales for over 20 years.
No-one disputes the quality of the album, but the inappropriate categorisation has struck a dud note within the classical industry.
A collaboration with an Asian choreographer, performances in primary schools and a US tour form part of next year’s season.
The Australian Ballet live-streams Facebook’s longest ever broadcast with 20 hours of behind-the-scenes footage. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
The leading British stage actor, whose credits include a stint on Downton Abbey, joins the cast of My Fair Lady.
Still conducting into his 90s, the indefatigable founder of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields has passed away.
An earthquake triggered a radical rethink in NZ, but for some orchestras, playing under duress has become a way of life. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Back to Back theatre will reconfigure the entire Hamer Hall for Melbourne Festival’s epic new work. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
★★½☆☆ Musical itself is weak but fabulous (conjoined) co-stars are well worth seeing.
Plans to improve arts coverage in Australia’s Classical Music and Arts Magazine have heavyweight industry support.
Geordie Bookman has formed an Ensemble company which will take its first steps with two back-to-back productions.
It may sound like codswallop but scientists have discovered that the midshipman fish hums to attract a mate. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
A ballet based on Alice in Wonderland and a new Wayne McGregor work with a Steve Reich score are the new season highlights. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
A handwritten sketch-leaf believed to be an early draft of one of the composer’s greatest works is to be offered at auction.