Limelight reaches 100 issues of classical music coverage
The November magazine celebrates the milestone with 100 classical CDs and the chance to win them all!
October 19, 2011
Melissa Lesnie
Melissa Lesnie bid a tearful farewell to Limelight in 2013 to move to Paris, where Warner Music kindly sorted her visa. She now works for Radio France and spends her spare time singing in the Latin Quarter jazz bars. Follow her adventures at @francemusique and @throwingmyarmsaroundparis.
Articles by Melissa Lesnie
Beck produces Philip Glass remix album
High-profile electronic musicians around the world celebrate Philip Glass’s 75th birthday in style. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 18, 2011
Emma Matthews: when a songbird is silenced
The soprano on her "trauma" in The Love of the Nightingale.
October 18, 2011
Vote in the 2011 Limelight Awards… You could win a prize of your own!
Have your say and tell us who you think delivered the most memorable performances of 2011. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 16, 2011
Margaret Olley honoured with new Art Gallery of NSW acquisition
A turn-of-the-century Australian Impressionist painting has been purchased to celebrate Olley’s legacy. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 13, 2011
ARIA Award for Best Classical Album revealed
Sydney pianist Sally Whitwell receives the pointy prize for her debut album Mad Rush.
October 12, 2011
The Greatest Death Scenes in Opera
Opera's 12 most gripping last gasps: stabbings, suicides, strangulation and more!
October 10, 2011
Limelight Young Critics Competition
Cast your vote for the best classical album review from these budding music writers at the Sydney Con. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 6, 2011
Spacemen: on the road with the Kronos Quartet
Violinist David Harrington chats to Limelight about music, 9/11, spirituality and deep space. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 6, 2011
Out of Africa: The Magic Flute on safari
This Queen of the Night wants her high notes to bring South Africa’s black communities and young people to the opera. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 29, 2011
Classical Music’s Epic Fails: the most embarrassing moments in concert
It can happen to the greatest musicians, but the show must go on.
September 29, 2011
Domingo signs exclusive contract with Sony
The opera legend embarks on his first exclusive collaboration with a label in 40 years. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 28, 2011
Conductor Kurt Sanderling has died
The 98-year-old maestro forged a career amid the turmoil of Nazism, Stalinist Russia and the Berlin Wall. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 22, 2011