August 16, 2019
Dance
David Hallberg on Pure Dance
The American dancer discusses his legendary partnership with Natalia Osipova and performing in her curated program of solos and duets coming to Sydney.
August 16, 2019
Classical Music, Opera, Opera
Sonya Yoncheva defends Plácido Domingo
The Bulgarian soprano has joined those rallying to the tenor’s defence following allegations of sexual harassment, while some opera houses have cancelled performances and others are watching the situation closely.
August 16, 2019
Classical Music, Orchestral, Orchestral
Matthew Hindson on the pleasures of writing for sax
In his new concerto for Amy Dickson, Matthew Hindson harnesses the incredible flexibility of the soprano saxophone.
August 14, 2019
Theatre
Ningali Lawford-Wolf has died
STC has issued a statement confirming the passing of the acclaimed Wangkatjungka actor in Edinburgh while touring in The Secret River.
August 13, 2019
Classical Music, Orchestral, Orchestral
Review: Luminous (Australian Chamber Orchestra)
Richard Tognetti and Bill Henson explore the spaces between light and dark.
August 15, 2019
Classical Music, Orchestral, Orchestral
A Fourth to be Reckoned With
With Stalin bearing down on him, Shostakovich withdrew his monumental Fourth Symphony at the very last minute, consigning it to a drawer for the next 25 years. Mark Wigglesworth tells us why the score was so dangerous, and how the composer’s music changed forever.
August 14, 2019
Classical Music, Opera, Theatre, Visual Art
Create NSW Artform Advisory Boards announced
Naseema Sparks will Chair the Classical Music Board while Opera Australia CEO Rory Jeffes heads up the Opera, Musical Theatre & Chorus Board.
August 15, 2019
Classical Music, Orchestral, Orchestral
The Darwin Symphony Orchestra celebrates its anniversary with new music
Composer Lachlan Skipworth tells us about collaborating with Numbulwar musician Don Nunggarrgalu on a new work commissioned for the orchestra's 30th birthday.
August 13, 2019
Review: L’Appartement (Queensland Theatre)
A dramatic comedy that interrogates a marriage and asks questions about idealism, privilege, and hypocrisy in middle class Australia.
August 13, 2019
Review: Luminous (Australian Chamber Orchestra)
Richard Tognetti and Bill Henson explore the spaces between light and dark.
August 13, 2019
Review: Mostly Mozart Festival (Lincoln Center, New York)
New York's premier summer festival may not be mostly Mozart these days, but it sure has plenty to offer.
August 12, 2019
Review: Girls’ Night Out (State Opera of South Australia)
One of those all-too-rare opportunities where both artistically and technically, this was a flawless performance.
August 12, 2019
Review: The New World (Queensland Symphony Orchestra)
Majestic music inspired by the Americas and the New World.
August 16, 2019
Sonya Yoncheva defends Plácido Domingo
The Bulgarian soprano has joined those rallying to the tenor’s defence following allegations of sexual harassment, while some opera houses have cancelled performances and others are watching the situation closely.
August 16, 2019
Matthew Hindson on the pleasures of writing for sax
In his new concerto for Amy Dickson, Matthew Hindson harnesses the incredible flexibility of the soprano saxophone.
August 15, 2019
The Darwin Symphony Orchestra celebrates its anniversary with new music
Composer Lachlan Skipworth tells us about collaborating with Numbulwar musician Don Nunggarrgalu on a new work commissioned for the orchestra's 30th birthday.
August 15, 2019
The Thrill of the Hunt
Stanton Welch’s new version of Sylvia puts a welcome spotlight on composer Léo Delibes. As The Australian Ballet prepares to perform it for the first time, we explore the history of the work and its score.
August 15, 2019
A Fourth to be Reckoned With
With Stalin bearing down on him, Shostakovich withdrew his monumental Fourth Symphony at the very last minute, consigning it to a drawer for the next 25 years. Mark Wigglesworth tells us why the score was so dangerous, and how the composer’s music changed forever.
August 16, 2019
Sonya Yoncheva defends Plácido Domingo
The Bulgarian soprano has joined those rallying to the tenor’s defence following allegations of sexual harassment, while some opera houses have cancelled performances and others are watching the situation closely.
August 14, 2019
Create NSW Artform Advisory Boards announced
Naseema Sparks will Chair the Classical Music Board while Opera Australia CEO Rory Jeffes heads up the Opera, Musical Theatre & Chorus Board.
August 13, 2019
Review: Mostly Mozart Festival (Lincoln Center, New York)
New York's premier summer festival may not be mostly Mozart these days, but it sure has plenty to offer.
August 12, 2019
Review: Girls’ Night Out (State Opera of South Australia)
One of those all-too-rare opportunities where both artistically and technically, this was a flawless performance.
August 12, 2019
Cleo-Lee McGowan triumphs at the Sydney Eisteddfod Opera Scholarship
The soprano will use her $43,000 scholarship to study at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London.
August 14, 2019
Ningali Lawford-Wolf has died
STC has issued a statement confirming the passing of the acclaimed Wangkatjungka actor in Edinburgh while touring in The Secret River.
August 14, 2019
Create NSW Artform Advisory Boards announced
Naseema Sparks will Chair the Classical Music Board while Opera Australia CEO Rory Jeffes heads up the Opera, Musical Theatre & Chorus Board.
August 13, 2019
Review: L’Appartement (Queensland Theatre)
A dramatic comedy that interrogates a marriage and asks questions about idealism, privilege, and hypocrisy in middle class Australia.
August 12, 2019
The Ensemble announces its 2020 season
The line-up includes David Williamson's final play, a co-production with Sydney Festival, and seven plays written by women.
August 10, 2019
Review: Life of Galileo (Belvoir)
Colin Friels gives a passionate, moving performance as Galileo in Brecht’s play, which feels incredibly relevant right now.
August 16, 2019
David Hallberg on Pure Dance
The American dancer discusses his legendary partnership with Natalia Osipova and performing in her curated program of solos and duets coming to Sydney.
August 15, 2019
The Thrill of the Hunt
Stanton Welch’s new version of Sylvia puts a welcome spotlight on composer Léo Delibes. As The Australian Ballet prepares to perform it for the first time, we explore the history of the work and its score.
August 1, 2019
Read the August 2019 issue of Limelight online
This issue includes features on Léo Delibes' Sylvia, Shostakovich's Fourth Symphony, Golden Age string instruments, and composers Schumann and John Kander.
August 1, 2019
The August 2019 issue of Limelight is on sale
Explore the history of Delibes' Sylvia, why Shostakovich's Fourth Symphony was so dangerous, and discover what makes 'Golden Age' instruments so special.
July 22, 2019
Murphy’s Happy Prince to premiere in Brisbane
Scheduled by The Australian Ballet to premiere this year, but delayed due to ill health, Graeme Murphy's new ballet will now open in Brisbane in February 2020.
August 14, 2019
Create NSW Artform Advisory Boards announced
Naseema Sparks will Chair the Classical Music Board while Opera Australia CEO Rory Jeffes heads up the Opera, Musical Theatre & Chorus Board.
August 14, 2019
Margaret Olley: A Generous Life
A comprehensive survey of paintings and drawings by Margaret Olley is delighting audiences in Brisbane.
August 12, 2019
Djambawa Marawili wins prestigious Telstra Art Award
His winning stringybark painting is a reflection on his recent travels in the US spreading Yolŋu philosophy.
August 1, 2019
Read the August 2019 issue of Limelight online
This issue includes features on Léo Delibes' Sylvia, Shostakovich's Fourth Symphony, Golden Age string instruments, and composers Schumann and John Kander.
July 19, 2019
Fly me to the Moon
The Geelong Gallery celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing.
August 13, 2019
Review: 1939 (Fabiola Kim, Münchner Symphoniker/Edusei)
An ambitious debut that captures Europe on the brink of disaster.
August 13, 2019
Review: Saint-Saëns: Symphonies Volume 2 (Utah Symphony/Fischer)
Surprises are in store with Saint-Saëns’ lesser-known symphonies.
August 13, 2019
Review: Strauss: Don Quixote, Violin Concerto (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra/Davis)
Davis’ and Müller-Schott’s Knight Errant portrait doesn’t err.
August 13, 2019
Review: Brian: Symphonies No 7 & 16 (New Russian State SO/Walker)
Three compelling orchestral episodes from the life of Brian.
August 13, 2019
Review: David Matthews: Symphony No 9, Double Concerto (English Symphony Orchestra/Woods)
Matthews’ latest proves they do write music like that nowadays.
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