Lighting designer proves a musical ‘catholic’ who four years of Wagner’s Ring didn’t convert. This article is available to Limelight subscribers. Log in to continue reading. Access our paywalled content and archive of magazines, regular news and features for the limited offer of $3 per month. Support independent journalism. Subscribe now

Kaufmann, four Strauss operas, 12 unknown operatic gems and Philip Glass’s minimalist answer to the Ring Cycle. This article is available to Limelight subscribers. Log in to continue reading. Access our paywalled content and archive of magazines, regular news and features for the limited offer of $3 per month. Support independent journalism. Subscribe now

Eclectic line-up gives 2014 Festival a dazzling opening night.

Disgraced soprano will perform in support of sexual minorities and victims of violence.

Inside the brilliant mind of the Scottish opera director having his third crack at the Don. This article is available to Limelight subscribers. Log in to continue reading. Access our paywalled content and archive of magazines, regular news and features for the limited offer of $3 per month. Support independent journalism. Subscribe now

Paul Stanhope turns Indigenous legend into choral hero.

Australians with a disability are sometimes forgotten but a handful of organisations are championing the cause of arts accessibility. This article is available to Limelight subscribers. Log in to continue reading. Access our paywalled content and archive of magazines, regular news and features for the limited offer of $3 per month. Support independent journalism. Subscribe now

Hyeseoung Kwon’s gorgeous Mimi shines in a fun-sized version of Puccini’s classic.

The most famous scion of a legendary guitar dynasty talks fathers and sons, working with Joaquín Rodrigo and his proudest moment. This article is available to Limelight subscribers. Log in to continue reading. Access our paywalled content and archive of magazines, regular news and features for the limited offer of $3 per month. Support independent journalism. Subscribe now

25 years after the death of Herbert von Karajan, we examine the man who came to define classical music. This article is available to Limelight subscribers. Log in to continue reading. Access our paywalled content and archive of magazines, regular news and features for the limited offer of $3 per month. Support independent journalism. Subscribe now

Entire neighbourhood shows up for concert after garden sign goes viral.

The Australian Haydn Ensemble’s program of lesser-known, and even slightly odd works are no laughing matter.