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September, 2011

Opera legend Plácido Domingo shares the secrets of his success on his 70th birthday; our in-depth survey of musicians reveals the best (and worst) concert hall acoustics in Australia; Steve Reich confronts the tragedy of 9/11 in his latest composition; plus interviews with Paul Lewis, Joseph Calleja, Elena Kats-Chernin, Lyndon Terracini and more.

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August, 2011

ABC Classic FM’s star interviewer Margaret Throsby reveals her top 10 musical guests – Yehudi Menuhin, Bryn Terfel, Lorin Maazel, Renée Fleming – and one prima donna who stormed out. Plus, the Australian World Orchestra, piano superstar Martha Argerich turns 70, and Vasily Petrenko sheds light on Shostakovich's Leningrad Symphony.

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July, 2011

Purchase your copy now - only $8.50 including postage FEATURES Interview: Tony Palmer talks Wagner Tony Palmer is music’s most prolific filmmaker. This month sees the release of his mammoth biopic on Wagner starring Richard Burton. Stuart Skelton Why is Australia&rsqu...

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June, 2011

Purchase your copy now - only $8.50 including postage COVER STORY: Valery Gergiev on understanding Mahler Russian maestro Valery Gergiev has just recorded all ten Mahler symphonies with the London Symphony Orchestra. We asked the conductor got his head around some of music’s most ...

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May, 2011

In this month’s Limelight Margaret & David from The Movie Show provide us with the Top 10 Film Scores of all time. Plus we look at how musicians and orchestra's are celebrating violist Brett Dean's 50th birthday, Hans Zimmer reflects on what makes Ennio Morricone the greatest and we look at concert hall composers who were lured to score the big screen.

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April, 2011

In this month’s Limelight we go behind the scenes at the Sydney Symphony with Chief Conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy. Plus we talk to violinist Pekka Kuusisto, in Australia for the Musica Viva Festival, Germany’s hot new soprano Mojca Erdmann and celebrate the 200th birthday of Franz Liszt.

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March, 2011

In this months issue of Limelight, we ask whether any pianist can match the genius of Glenn Gould's Goldberg Variations. Look back at history's most prolific and musical family, the Bach's. And talk to mezzo soprano Cecilia Bartoli on the eve of her maiden Australian tour.

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February, 2011

In this months issue of Limelight, we talk to Anthony Warlow about his new role in Lucy Simon's musical, Doctor Zhivago. Our panel of Limelight reviewers, ABC Classic FM producers and industry experts choose the top ten recordings of the 21st century. We visit countertenor Andreas Scholl in Germany and discover how returning to his roots has enriched his personal life and his artistic endeavours.

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January, 2011

What a year! The ACO has cemented its position as Australia's most popular orchestra; concertgoers have been dazzled by some top-notch touring musicians; a local band has brought the fun back to Baroque; and a 100% Australian opera has conquered the world... Limelight is proud to present the winners of the 2010 Awards, as voted the readers.

December, 2010

COVER STORY: DAME JOAN SUTHERLANDThis month, Limelight pays tribute to Dame Joan Sutherland. We explore how Sydney-born Joan rose to become the queen of bel canto and a global superstar. Including memories and personal stories from those who new her best, and James McCarthy’s 2006 interview – ...

November, 2010

COVER STORY: THE BERLIN PHILThe Berlin Philharmonic is travelling to Australia for the first time. We spoke to three men who know the orchestra inside out – conductor Sir Simon Rattle, tutti violinist Stanley Dodds and composer Brett Dean.FEATURES2011 Season PreviewLimelight’s annual guide to ...

October, 2010

COVER STORY: ABC CLASSIC 100In 2001, ABC Classic FM and Limelight’s predecessor 24 Hours asked the nation one question: what is the piece of music you cannot live without? Now, a decade on, we revisit the idea that began it all, with the Classic 100: Ten Years On.FEATURES1910: A miracle yearThe ...

September, 2010

COVER STORY: THREE TENORS 20TH ANNIVERSARYThe trio of Carreras, Domingo and Pavarotti created “popera”, changed music forever and then quietly disbanded. But, the echoes of 1990 still resound today. We look at the triumphs, scandals & aftermath.FEATURESVale, Sir CharlesFollowing the death last ...

August, 2010

COVER STORY: BEETHOVEN’S FIFTHBeethoven’s Fifth Symphony is classical music’s most recogniseable work. But are we all playing it wrong? The ACO’s Richard Tognetti and American maestro David Roberston share their fresh, but differing, view on the iconic masterpiece.FEATURESMessiaaen’s MuseA piano ...

July, 2010

COVER STORY: THE OPERA ISSUEIn our annual opera issue, our cover feature has an expert panel including Limelight editor Francis Merson, ABC presenter Damien Beaumont and soprano Emma Matthews choosing the 12 greatest operatic vocalists in the world today and their most outstanding recordings.FEAT...

June, 2010

COVER STORY: WHY WE ALL LOVE CHOPINChopin is one of the few composers who have never struggled for popularity: his works were instant hits. On the 200th anniversary of his birth, Limelight explores just why everybody loves Chopin.FEATURESJames on JazzTop trumpeter James Morrison has been a ...

May, 2010

COVER STORY: TEDDY TAHU RHODESPoster boy baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes is taking his career to the next level. With some major debuts in the pipeline, he’s shaking off the ‘rising star’ tag and taking his place on the international stage.FEATURESMastering MahlerMahler obsessive Michael McManus ...

April, 2010

March, 2010

COVER STORY: DIANA KRALLIn an exclusive interview, Limelight magazine meets jazz diva Diana Krall. Over the last decade she’s become one of the genre’s best-loved stars – she’s a dazzling live performer, recording artist and producer, and she’s a mum! FEATURESFree DVD: Scenes of Sound16 ...

FEBRUARY 2010

COVER STORY: BEING BURTThis month, Limelight magazine meets Burt Bacharach. The legendary songwriter reflects on his extraordinary career: the magical moments and even some of his regrets; FEATURESClassical Crossover - Part 2In part 2 of our look into the future direction of classical music, we ...