July 21, 2019
Review: Come From Away (Melbourne)
A refreshing, original musical that raises the spirits and touches the heart.
July 20, 2019
Review: Shakespeare in Love (Melbourne Theatre Company)
This beautiful, joyous production reveals why the Oscar winning rom-com truly belongs in the theatre.
July 20, 2019
Review: Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
Along with several special guests, David Robertson celebrates his birthday by breaking out the French bubbly.
July 19, 2019
Review: The Rite of Spring (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)
A Stravinsky double bill with the MSO reveals the power of Spring.
July 19, 2019
Andrew Blanch triumphs at Adelaide Guitar Festival
The guitarist takes home $10,000 in prize money, as well as a brand new Jim Redgate guitar.
July 19, 2019
Review: Much Ado About Nothing (Bell Shakespeare)
This touring production of Shakespeare's rom-com ably marries laughs and feminism.
July 19, 2019
National Youth Concerto Competition Finalists Announced
Three string players will compete for Queensland Youth Orchestras’ grand prize, which boasts a list of previous winners including Richard Tognetti, Kristian Winther and Ray Chen.
July 19, 2019
Fly me to the Moon
The Geelong Gallery celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing.
July 21, 2019
Review: Come From Away (Melbourne)
A refreshing, original musical that raises the spirits and touches the heart.
July 20, 2019
Review: Shakespeare in Love (Melbourne Theatre Company)
This beautiful, joyous production reveals why the Oscar winning rom-com truly belongs in the theatre.
July 20, 2019
Review: Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
Along with several special guests, David Robertson celebrates his birthday by breaking out the French bubbly.
July 19, 2019
Review: The Rite of Spring (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)
A Stravinsky double bill with the MSO reveals the power of Spring.
July 19, 2019
Review: Much Ado About Nothing (Bell Shakespeare)
This touring production of Shakespeare's rom-com ably marries laughs and feminism.
July 20, 2019
Review: Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
Along with several special guests, David Robertson celebrates his birthday by breaking out the French bubbly.
July 19, 2019
Review: The Rite of Spring (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)
A Stravinsky double bill with the MSO reveals the power of Spring.
July 19, 2019
Andrew Blanch triumphs at Adelaide Guitar Festival
The guitarist takes home $10,000 in prize money, as well as a brand new Jim Redgate guitar.
July 19, 2019
National Youth Concerto Competition Finalists Announced
Three string players will compete for Queensland Youth Orchestras’ grand prize, which boasts a list of previous winners including Richard Tognetti, Kristian Winther and Ray Chen.
July 18, 2019
Review: Stephen Kovacevich (Melbourne Recital Centre)
A wonderful opportunity to salute and thank this famous pianist for so many happy musical memories.
July 17, 2019
Oscar and Lucinda: Crafting a Kaleidoscope
Conductor and Artistic Director of Sydney Chamber Opera Jack Symonds discusses Elliott Gyger’s new opera, an adaptation of the beloved Peter Carey novel Oscar and Lucinda.
July 16, 2019
Review: Whiteley (Opera Australia)
Ample talent on display, but the story needs more work to properly take off.
July 15, 2019
2019 Helpmann Awards Act II presented
Once again it was Counting and Cracking's night as the epic new play from Belvoir and Co-Curious took home three more awards.
July 15, 2019
Joseph Rouleau has died
The Canadian bass, a regular collaborator of Joan Sutherland's, has died at the age of 90.
July 14, 2019
2019 Helpmann Awards Act I presented
The first 20 winners at the 19th Annual Helpmann Awards were announced tonight, with Counting and Cracking taking home four awards.
July 21, 2019
Review: Come From Away (Melbourne)
A refreshing, original musical that raises the spirits and touches the heart.
July 20, 2019
Review: Shakespeare in Love (Melbourne Theatre Company)
This beautiful, joyous production reveals why the Oscar winning rom-com truly belongs in the theatre.
July 19, 2019
Review: Much Ado About Nothing (Bell Shakespeare)
This touring production of Shakespeare's rom-com ably marries laughs and feminism.
July 18, 2019
New 24/7 wellbeing hotline for the performing arts launched
Arts Centre Melbourne’s Arts Wellbeing Collective has launched the new pilot program as part of its suite of mental health and wellbeing initiatives tailored for the performing arts.
July 17, 2019
2019 Helpmann Awards: Counting or Cursed
Was it parochialism (as some have claimed) or acknowledgement of a groundbreaking moment in Australian theatre that saw Counting and Cracking win Best Play?
July 17, 2019
2019 Helpmann Awards: Counting or Cursed
Was it parochialism (as some have claimed) or acknowledgement of a groundbreaking moment in Australian theatre that saw Counting and Cracking win Best Play?
July 15, 2019
2019 Helpmann Awards Act II presented
Once again it was Counting and Cracking's night as the epic new play from Belvoir and Co-Curious took home three more awards.
July 14, 2019
2019 Helpmann Awards Act I presented
The first 20 winners at the 19th Annual Helpmann Awards were announced tonight, with Counting and Cracking taking home four awards.
July 4, 2019
Brisbane Festival announces its 2019 program
David Berthold announces his fifth and final program – and he promises it's his biggest, most adventurous yet.
July 3, 2019
Emerging Australian artists reimagine Michelangelo’s David
As part of a major art project presented by the University of Melbourne, five young artists currently have their work on show in Florence.
July 19, 2019
Fly me to the Moon
The Geelong Gallery celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing.
July 3, 2019
Emerging Australian artists reimagine Michelangelo’s David
As part of a major art project presented by the University of Melbourne, five young artists currently have their work on show in Florence.
June 5, 2019
A musical get-together
Angelica Mesiti’s work for the Venice Biennale is an optimistic vision of community.
June 3, 2019
The June 2019 issue of Limelight is now on sale
Learn how Lang Lang became a more rounded artist, brush up on Opera Australia's Brett Whiteley opera, and discover the rich musical history of Notre Dame.
May 27, 2019
National Gallery of Australia launches campaign to redress gender imbalance
Its #knowmyname campaign aims to give greater attention to women artists, as well as pave the way for more meaningful change.
July 15, 2019
Review: Alwyn, Carwithen: Music For String Quartet (Tippett Quartet)
A teacher and his wife-cum-pupil speak in similar voices.
July 15, 2019
Review: Xenakis: Pléïades (DeciBells)
Swiss group plays among the stars to hypnotic effect.
July 15, 2019
Review: Rachmaninov: Piano Trios (Trio Wanderer)
Stellar trio finesse Russian’s masterworks.
July 15, 2019
Review: Evocation: Violin Works by Paul Ben-Haim (Itamar Zorman)
Reinvented Israeli composer gets reinvented for the 21st century.
July 15, 2019
Review: Alberto Nepomuceno: Symphony In G (Minas Gerais Philharmonic Orchestra, Fabio Mechetti)
Naxos’ new 30-disc Brazilian series sets off in classical style.
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