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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.

Legendary sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar has died aged 92

He brought Indian classical music to the world, collaborating with Yehudi Menuhin and The Beatles.

Australian Ballet welcomes its first Aboriginal dancer

Ella Havelka leaves Bangarra to join the national company in its 50th year.

ARIA Fine Arts Awards announced

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

Edinburgh hosts first International Culture Summit

Representatives from around the world discuss the harmonising effects of culture and the arts.

My 10 Desert Island Discs: Cameron Carpenter

From sultry Kate Bush to the gruff bellow of Tom Waits, Carpenter's record collection is as dazzling as his wardrobe.

When planets collide: Nico Muhly's orchestral pop odyssey

The American wunderkind teams with Sufjan Stevens and Bryce Dessner for a song cycle with a difference.

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Prince Charles' star turn as a DJ

Britain's future king tried his hand at hip-hop on his official visit to Canada.

Strings attached: Vivid's indie classical revolution

The festival teams the world’s hottest bands with orchestras and innovative composers.

Gurrumul to appear at the Queen's Jubilee Concert

Blind singer-songwriter Gurrumul Yunupingu will do Australia proud at Buckingham Palace.

Melbourne vs Sydney: which is Australia's arts capital?

Old rivalries flare up as the country's two cultural heavyweights battle for the prestigious title.

May issue of Limelight on sale now!

Is composer Eric Whitacre the Messiah of new music? Plus, the truth behind Mozart's Requiem.

Peter Sculthorpe honoured in Art Music Awards

The legendary homegrown composer tells Limelight what he has in common with George Clooney.

My 10 Desert Island Discs: Kimmo Pohjonen

What classical and experimental records are extreme enough for Finland's extreme accordionist?

Adelaide Festival's dream team of screams

Live Review: Senyawa and Chiri, Adelaide Festival

Playing accordion a risky business: Kimmo Pohjonen

Sparks fly when Finland's "extreme" accordionist steps onstage with his squeeze-box.

James Morrison appointed Queensland Music Festival director

Queensland's biennial arts festival brings in the big brass.

February issue of Limelight on sale now!

Leonard Bernstein's friends, family and fellow musicians discuss the man and the legend.
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