With the National Gallery of Australia soon to host 80 Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces, 40 of which are from Tate Britain, we discover how the 19th century’s most backward-looking group was actually quite enmeshed in the modern day.
The beloved Australian conductor and music educator, who died of cancer in October, meant so much to so many across the music industry and beyond. Those who carry on his legacy share their stories.
With no fewer than five world premieres, Alicia Crossley and the Acacia Quartet invite the audience into a world of musical story-telling.
The bass-baritone will give recitals featuring his favourite opera arias and musical numbers.
Ksenija Sidorova serves up a sizzling accordion feast from Bach to Piazzolla with Schnittke to follow.
Amy Hollingsworth will take up the position in January, with plans to increase collaborative opportunities, and expand EDC’s educational work.
Celebrating the vinyl record from the Velvet Underground to Cat Hope.
The American mezzo delivered a Baroque rockstar performance, but the Orchestra of the Antipodes was no mere backing band.
With no fewer than five world premieres, Alicia Crossley and the Acacia Quartet invite the audience into a world of musical story-telling.
Ksenija Sidorova serves up a sizzling accordion feast from Bach to Piazzolla with Schnittke to follow.
Celebrating the vinyl record from the Velvet Underground to Cat Hope.
The American mezzo delivered a Baroque rockstar performance, but the Orchestra of the Antipodes was no mere backing band.
Inventive arrangements of traditional carols and Christmas songs, and a luscious new work by Australia's Luke Byrne.
The beloved Australian conductor and music educator, who died of cancer in October, meant so much to so many across the music industry and beyond. Those who carry on his legacy share their stories.
With no fewer than five world premieres, Alicia Crossley and the Acacia Quartet invite the audience into a world of musical story-telling.
The bass-baritone will give recitals featuring his favourite opera arias and musical numbers.
Ksenija Sidorova serves up a sizzling accordion feast from Bach to Piazzolla with Schnittke to follow.
Celebrating the vinyl record from the Velvet Underground to Cat Hope.
The bass-baritone will give recitals featuring his favourite opera arias and musical numbers.
The American mezzo delivered a Baroque rockstar performance, but the Orchestra of the Antipodes was no mere backing band.
The Brazilian baritone on being Mr Evita, Tony Awards and the importance of good coffee.
The Australian mezzo-soprano turned 80 this week. Roger Neill looks back on her top-flight international career and stream of first-rate recordings.
With the year drawing to a close, we look back over the operas that wowed our critics in 2018.
With the year drawing to a close, we look back over the musical theatre shows that wowed our critics in 2018.
With the year drawing to a close, we look back over the theatre that wowed our critics in 2018.
Kendall Feaver, whose debut work The Almighty Sometimes received international accolades and critical acclaim, has been awarded a $15,300 commission for a new play.
The new initiative aims to increase the representation of artists with a disability or who are deaf, with applications now open for the 2020 Sydney Festival.
In the December 2018 edition of Limelight Magazine we pay tribute to Richard Gill's extraordinary life and legacy. Plus, the standout CDs of 2018.
Amy Hollingsworth will take up the position in January, with plans to increase collaborative opportunities, and expand EDC’s educational work.
The Russian composer Tchaikovsky wasn't all that keen to pen what has become one of his most popular, and most performed works.
We finish our round up of the shows that excited us most in 2018 with a look at dance.
How Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker has become a magical Christmas tradition.
A fabulous, two-part show that honours the life and legacy of David Page in all his various guises.
With the National Gallery of Australia soon to host 80 Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces, 40 of which are from Tate Britain, we discover how the 19th century’s most backward-looking group was actually quite enmeshed in the modern day.
The new exhibition at the NGV brings together Dutch prints, Japanese design, and Bach.
In the December 2018 issue of Limelight Magazine we pay tribute to Richard Gill's extraordinary life and legacy, and our critics pick 2018's standout CDs.
In the December 2018 edition of Limelight Magazine we pay tribute to Richard Gill's extraordinary life and legacy. Plus, the standout CDs of 2018.
Dr Nick Gordon looks at the financial complexities of the Venice Biennale.
A Remarkable Journey: From Canterbury to Oxbridge via Boston with Blue Heron.
Masterworks of a rising star sung by a masterly choir.
Pyrotechnics from baroque’s most passionate mezzo-soprano.
Ilić uncovers Reicha’s romantic answer to the Well-Tempered Clavier.
Female composers shine in the hands of an Armenian pianist.
Subscribe, gift or renew to Limelight Magazine this month and you could win tickets to see your state symphony orchestra in 2019.
The November 2018 issue features Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, Mandy Patinkin, Jan Vogler and Bill Murray, plus our 2019 Season Preview.
Voting has now closed for Limelight's 2018 Artists of the Year. Discover the winners in the combined January/February 2019 issue, on sale Monday January 2019.
As Australia’s premier arts companies launch their latest programs, Limelight brings you an exclusive 24-page preview anticipating many of the treats in store for 2019.
This year's Melbourne International Arts Festival runs October 3 – 21. Visit this page for all Limelight's complete coverage.
From the glamour of the Met and the buzz of Broadway to classical music hideaways and, yes, even some free stuff, Limelight’s insider guide aims to be everything an adventurous cultural tourist needs.
