July 18, 2018
This Kind of Life: Halcyon celebrates 20 years of new music
Ahead of the ensemble’s anniversary concert, co-founder Jenny Duck-Chong reflects on Halycon’s first two decades and the state of play for new music.
July 18, 2018
Sergio Tiempo on dealing with music as a live animal
Growing up with Martha Argerich as a friend of the family, there was no way he wasn’t going to be a pianist. He talks to Justine Nguyen about his Queensland Symphony residence and his musical credo.
July 18, 2018
Finalists announced for the 2018 Art Music Awards
Many first-time finalists, emerging composers and past winners are in the mix this year.
July 18, 2018
2018 ABC Young Performers Awards Finalists Announced
The three outstanding performers will go on to perform concertos with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and conductor Nicholas Milton.
July 18, 2018
Sydney Symphony Orchestra announces 2019 season
We speak to David Robertson as the SSO looks to the future in a season of blockbuster concerts and new appointments, from Lang Lang’s return to Stuart Skelton in Peter Grimes.
July 18, 2018
Riccardo Massi’s new Radamès for Opera Australia
The spinto tenor is embracing the chance to take a new look at Verdi's opera, with Davide Livermore directing a digitally staged production.
July 17, 2018
An opera about IKEA furniture?
Blush Opera presents a chamber opera about making home-made furniture at this year’s Bondi Feast Festival. Composer and Co-AD Paul Smith tells us why.
July 17, 2018
Review: Pablo Ferrández Plays Dvorák’s Cello Concerto (West Australian Symphony Orchestra)
Two WASO debuts impress in this satisfying concert of two favourites and an Australian premiere.
July 17, 2018
Review: Pablo Ferrández Plays Dvorák’s Cello Concerto (West Australian Symphony Orchestra)
Two WASO debuts impress in this satisfying concert of two favourites and an Australian premiere.
July 16, 2018
Review: Good Muslim Boy (Queensland Theatre and Malthouse Theatre)
Queensland Theatre and Malthouse Theatre bring Osamah Sami’s absurd and affectionate memoir to Brisbane audiences.
July 15, 2018
Review: William Tell (Victorian Opera)
Victorian Opera hits another bullseye with the tale of the apple and the arrow.
July 13, 2018
Review: Funny Girl – The Musical in Concert (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
A dozen leading ladies shine as Fanny Brice in this brilliant, semi-staged SSO concert.
July 12, 2018
Review: Joyce Yang (Musica Viva)
Joyce Yang brought a sense of playfulness and whimsy, along with her virtuosic technique and exceptional musicianship, to her recital for Musica Viva.
July 18, 2018
This Kind of Life: Halcyon celebrates 20 years of new music
Ahead of the ensemble’s anniversary concert, co-founder Jenny Duck-Chong reflects on Halycon’s first two decades and the state of play for new music.
July 18, 2018
Sergio Tiempo on dealing with music as a live animal
Growing up with Martha Argerich as a friend of the family, there was no way he wasn’t going to be a pianist. He talks to Justine Nguyen about his Queensland Symphony residence and his musical credo.
July 18, 2018
Finalists announced for the 2018 Art Music Awards
Many first-time finalists, emerging composers and past winners are in the mix this year.
July 18, 2018
2018 ABC Young Performers Awards Finalists Announced
The three outstanding performers will go on to perform concertos with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and conductor Nicholas Milton.
July 18, 2018
Sydney Symphony Orchestra announces 2019 season
We speak to David Robertson as the SSO looks to the future in a season of blockbuster concerts and new appointments, from Lang Lang’s return to Stuart Skelton in Peter Grimes.
July 16, 2018
Final Helpmann Award winners announced
Bangarra's Bennelong leads the pack, with Muriel's Wedding, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and Brett Dean's Hamlet close behind.
July 16, 2018
Review: Good Muslim Boy (Queensland Theatre and Malthouse Theatre)
Queensland Theatre and Malthouse Theatre bring Osamah Sami’s absurd and affectionate memoir to Brisbane audiences.
July 15, 2018
The first 2018 Helpmann Awards announced
The musicals Muriel's Wedding and Beautiful, and Bangarra's Bennelong lead the charge at the Act I presentation.
July 13, 2018
Review: Funny Girl – The Musical in Concert (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
A dozen leading ladies shine as Fanny Brice in this brilliant, semi-staged SSO concert.
July 12, 2018
John Bell returns to Bell Shakespeare in 2019
He takes on the title role of Molière’s The Miser for Bell Shakespeare after departing the company in 2015.
July 10, 2018
2018 Australian Dance Awards shortlist announced
Celebrating its 21st year, the nominations acknowledge a wide range of companies and individual artists from around the country.
July 5, 2018
A mid-winter dance festival for Adelaide
Garry Stewart has his sights set on creating a pre-eminent arts event with the Adelaide Dance Festival.
July 2, 2018
The July 2018 issue of Limelight Magazine is on sale
Get your copy of Limelight Magazine's July 2018 edition featuring Slava Grigoryan, Jennifer Higdon, Ross Edwards, and the women composers with a score to to settle.
June 22, 2018
Review: Verve (The Australian Ballet)
A contemporary triple bill by three in-house choreographers.
June 20, 2018
Dancing the Legend of Dunhuang
Gansu Dance Troupe director Lu Jinlong on bringing the ancient Chinese murals of the Mogao Caves to life.
July 12, 2018
John Russell: It’s not about the Monet
Australian artist John Russell painted with the greats in Europe, now he’s finally getting his due.
July 2, 2018
The July 2018 issue of Limelight Magazine is on sale
Get your copy of Limelight Magazine's July 2018 edition featuring Slava Grigoryan, Jennifer Higdon, Ross Edwards, and the women composers with a score to to settle.
July 2, 2018
Read the July 2018 issue of Limelight Magazine online
The July 2018 issue of Limelight Magazine features guitar virtuoso Slava Grigoryan on why family is at the heart of music.
June 26, 2018
David Goldblatt has died
The renowned South African photographer, who has a major retrospective at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, has passed away aged 87.
June 20, 2018
Brook Andrew is the Artistic Director of the 22nd Sydney Biennale
Internationally renowned artist Brook Andrew seeks to upend dominant narratives in 2020.
July 18, 2018
Riccardo Massi’s new Radamès for Opera Australia
The spinto tenor is embracing the chance to take a new look at Verdi's opera, with Davide Livermore directing a digitally staged production.
July 17, 2018
An opera about IKEA furniture?
Blush Opera presents a chamber opera about making home-made furniture at this year’s Bondi Feast Festival. Composer and Co-AD Paul Smith tells us why.
July 15, 2018
Review: William Tell (Victorian Opera)
Victorian Opera hits another bullseye with the tale of the apple and the arrow.
July 11, 2018
Opera Australia to stage an iconic musical on Sydney Harbour
Opera Australia has announced it will stage West Side Story as its 2019 HOSH – though AD Lyndon Terracini isn’t interested in the move-to-musical argument.
July 9, 2018
Semi finalists chosen for 2018 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition
11 young singers will compete to secure their place in the final, where they’ll get a chance to take home the Marianne Mathy Scholarship.
July 11, 2018
Review: Mahler: Symphony No 6 (Minnesota Orchestra/ Osmo Vänskä)
Osmo Vänskä’s new disc proves he’s no flash in the pan.
July 11, 2018
Review: Wagner: Siegfried (Hong Kong Philharmonic/Jaap van Zweden)
Variable casting leaves the Hong Kong Ring only partially forged.
July 11, 2018
Review: Porpora: Germanico in Germania (Capella Cracoviensis/Adamus)
A masterclass in baroque vocal pyrotechnics from the best.
July 11, 2018
Review: Handel’s Last Prima Donna (Ruby Hughes, OAE/ Laurence Cummings)
Ruby shines intermittently in this tribute to Frasi’s London.
July 11, 2018
Review: Handel: Theodora (Pinchgut Opera)
Handel’s flop is a winner in Pinchgut Opera’s hands.
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