Meet the Australian String Quartet’s new boys
The ASQ unveils its “new look” lineup… And it’s no longer an all-female affair. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 7, 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
Leading Italian tenor Salvatore Licitra has died
The “heir to Pavarotti” succumbed to head injuries sustained in a road accident. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 6, 2011
On the road with Paul Lewis
The British pianist's two-year Schubert world tour is giving him new insights into the composer.
September 1, 2011
Vivaldi refreshed… Just in time for spring
Paul Dyer explores The Four Seasons‘ French connection in a Baroque cover version. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 30, 2011
Threepenny Opera to Underbelly: “You call that a knife?”
Sydney Theatre Company takes Brecht's masterpiece down sleazy local backstreets.
August 30, 2011
The ACO: making a song and dance about the 2012 season
Vocal music and a major ballet dominate Tognetti’s program next year. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 29, 2011
Limelight magazine now on sale at our online store – with free home delivery!
Limelight magazine, including collectable back issues, can now be delivered straight to your door from our online store. Postage is free!
August 25, 2011
Viennoiserie, anyone? On the road with Benjamin Schmid
The guest director of the ACO pays tribute to his beloved hometown in an all-Viennese program. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 25, 2011
Perth’s Baroque milieu a mad scene to be part of
Festival Baroque Australia showcases local and national talent in a rare Handel opera. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 23, 2011
Margaret and David: exhibiting good taste
Australia’s two most loveable film critics look back on 25 years of At The Movies in a new exhibition. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 22, 2011
Gramophone Awards: 2011 shortlist unveiled
Who are this year's contenders for the UK's most prestigious classical awards?
August 19, 2011
9/11 outcry forces Reich to pull incendiary cover art
American composer withdraws Twin Towers photograph from his tribute album.
August 15, 2011
Sydney Opera House “biggest loser” in survey
Australia’s cultural icon has the worst acoustics of all the country’s major classical music venues. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 12, 2011