Mariinsky II Opera House opens to the public

Opening Night Gala launches three days of celebratory performances in St Petersburg.

TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphonies No 1–3 (LSO/Valery Gergiev)

Russian roulette pays off – Gergiev gambles with his countryman’s lesser-known symphonies

STRAUSS: Elektra (Angela Denoke, Felicity Palmer, LSO/Gergiev)

It’s Gergiev 1 – Elektra 0 in this flawed live recording

The Mahler symphonies: What's in a name?

On the centenary of Mahler's death, we investigate the origins of the sometimes enigmatic titles given to his symphonies.

Vienna Phil announces return to Australia

The programme of the year's most anticipated orchestral event has been revealed, but will Vienna surpass Berlin?

Listen to the Top 10 Classical Recordings of 2001-2010

We gathered a panel of Limelight reviewers, ABC Classic FM producers and industry experts to choose the finest recordings of the 21st century so far. Listen to them here!
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