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February 26, 2021
Classical Music, Orchestral, Orchestral
Live Review

Review: Jonny Greenwood & Saint-Saëns (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)

Dane Lam unveils Lyle Chan’s new fanfare in a concert that spans chamber orchestra to organ symphony.

February 23, 2021
Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: Lachlan Skipworth: Breath of Thunder, Avem Asperitas & Hymns in Reverie

Three works by Lachlan Skipworth tune into the psyche of the contemporary listener.

February 22, 2021
Classical Music, Orchestral, Orchestral
Live Review

Review: String Fantasy (The Metropolitan Orchestra)

The Met comes up with a neat, COVID-safe solution.

February 22, 2021
Classical Music, Orchestral, Orchestral
Live Review

Review: Arabian Nights (Queensland Symphony Orchestra)

The Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s first Maestro Concert for 2021 was a sure-fire winner, perfectly delivered.

February 22, 2021
Classical Music, Orchestral, Theatre
news

Introducing the March 2021 issue of Limelight: Available Now

Features this month explore the redevelopment of Adelaide's Her Majesty's Theatre, Margaret Sutherland's Violin Concerto, Andrew Ford's Red Dirt Hymns project, and the musical Hamilton.

February 22, 2021
Supported by City of Sydney

Review: Illuminate (Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra)

Radiant return to the stage despite some last-minute border decisions.

February 20, 2021
Classical Music, Orchestral, Orchestral
news

Johannes Fritzsch named as QSO’s new Principal Conductor and Artistic Adviser

The German-born, Australian-based Maestro, who is currently QSO’s Conductor Laureate, will lead the orchestra until a new Chief Conductor is announced.

February 19, 2021
Classical Music, Orchestral, Orchestral
Live Review

Review: Simone Young Conducts Beethoven (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)

Simone Young breathes plenty of life into familiar repertoire in this belated birthday celebration.

February 19, 2021
Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: Prokofiev: Symphony No 5 & Myaskovsky: Symphony No 21

Petrenko negotiates Prokofiev's emotional landscape to thrilling effect.

February 18, 2021
Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: Avi Avital: Art of the Mandolin

A collation of delights from Mandolin Man on a mission.

February 17, 2021
Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: Paul Ben-Haim: Music of Israel

Superb introduction to the romantic, poetic and dramatic music of Paul Ben-Haim.

February 16, 2021
Classical Music, Orchestral, Orchestral
features

Reissues Round-up: Fascinating rarities abound

Georgian composer Giya Kancheli, Polish-born violinist Ida Haendel, Spanish conductor Ataúlfo Argenta and historical opera highlights (including Kirsten Flagstad, Birgit Nilsson and Joan Sutherland) are among the treasures.

February 16, 2021
Classical Music, Orchestral, Orchestral
Live Review

Review: Forgotten Romance (Canberra Symphony Orchestra)

Musicianship from some of the best in the business, in a lovely chamber recital.

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