Jazz Articles

July issue of Limelight: Maria Callas – The Ultimate Diva

A look at opera singers old and new, from Callas to Kaufmann, with more than a side glance at Shostakovich and Salieri.

June issue of Limelight: Your essential guide to British music

The June issue focuses on the glorious musical tradition that is British music.

Dead Can Dance to release live album

Iconic neoclassical dark wave band follow up sellout Australian tour with a new double album.

May issue of Limelight: Stravinsky's Rite of Spring turns 100

The new issue reveals how Stravinsky’s controversial yet hugely influential masterpiece changed the world.

Conductor, pianist and arranger Tommy Tycho has died

Influential and much loved award winning arranger of Advance Australia Fair passes away at the age of 84.

Need the Aeroplane Jelly Song on your iPad? Look no further...

When it comes to the history of Australian sheet music, it seems no-one knows the score like the National Library.

One Man, Two Guvnors: The latest “Craze” to hit Australia

On the eve of its Sydney opening, Limelight catches up with the show’s award winning composer, Grant Olding.

Barry Morgan: tickling his own organ

The bouffant-sporting virtuoso reveals the secrets of the one-finger method.

March issue of Limelight: Beethoven - Beyond the Symphonies

The new issue reveals how Beethoven poured his most intense emotions into music for his favourite instrument – the piano.

Is musical beauty in the brain of the beholder?

(Or how to appreciate Birtwistle in ten short sessions)

Live Review: The Threepenny Opera (Berliner Ensemble)

Devil’s in the detail of this slick yet gritty production of Weill and Brecht’s anti-masterpiece.

Warner to buy the Parlophone Label Group

EMI Classics and Virgin Classics are part of the package.

Sarah Blasko on Tour and on Classical Music

How I learned to stop worrying and love classical music.

Every child needs music: Richard Gill still arguing 50 years on

Music education does not just make children more musical; it unleashes their creative powers.

HMV to call in the Administrators

A bad Christmas may spell the end for the UK's last high-street music chain.

Sydney Opera House to stream live concerts on YouTube

Australia’s iconic venue has signed an official partnership with the Internet broadcasting giant.

Limelight Awards: 2012 Winners Announced!

The cream of the classical music crop, as chosen by Limelight readers in 2012.

The role of the ABC in Australian culture

ABC Chairman James Spigelman AC QC addressed the 30th anniversary of Conversazione in Melbourne.

ARIA Fine Arts Awards announced

Didjeridu virtuoso William Barton and oud player Joe Tawadros among this year's big winners.

Did Rufus Wainwright get stage fright at the ABC?

The Steinway artist, a self-confessed "diva", skirted the piano at his Radio National interview.
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