James Rutherford: Most Grand to Die

British baritone wades into dark territory for his debut.

Speaker of the House

The final links in the chain in your home hi-fi set-up are the speakers. Read on to find out which of these shiny pieces of kit will do your system justice.

Has the "Bass Hunter" search uncovered the world’s lowest singing voice?

For singer Tim Storms, Royal Wedding composer Paul Mealor's low E is effortless.

How low can you go? The search for the world's lowest voice

The hunt is on to find a singer with a seriously low range to record a new composition.

Today's 12 Greatest Opera Singers

Limelight's panel of experts presents 12 opera stars making musical history.

SCHUBERT: Lieder Vol 5 "Night and Dreams" (baritone: Matthias Goerne, piano: Alexander Schmalcz)

Goerne’s black voice is a perfect vehicle for such dark musings.

BACH Cantatas Vol 41 (bass: Peter Kooij, soprano: Carolyn Sampson; Bach Collegium Japan/Suzuki)

The more I hear of Masaaki Suzuki’s Bach Cantata cycle the more I admire his work and that of his colleagues at the Bach Collegium.
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Win 1 of 5 double passes to Satellite Boy

Catriona McKenzie’s directorial feature debut is a heartfelt, moving and uplifting story about a young boy’s journey to save his home and ultimately himself. Satellite Boy follows Pete, a 12 year old Aboriginal boy who lives with his elderly grandfather, Old Jagamarra (David Gulpilil).

 
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