Artist wins a second Archibald Prize for her “sincere, deep, generous and creative” portrait of actor Hugo Weaving. 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

The new issue reveals the results of our critical blind-testing of six of Australia’s top orchestras.

Blue Mountains artist Matthew Lynn wins with portrait of novelist and former model Tara Moss. 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

Arts community broadly welcomes National Cultural Policy initiatives – plus a stack of cash. 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

The new issue reveals how Beethoven poured his most intense emotions into music for his favourite instrument – the piano.

The German electronic music giants are set to headline this year’s festival of sound and light. 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

Chinese New Year celebrations kick off in style on Sydney Harbour. 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

The dutchman has given Sydney Festival an injection of classical music. But can he still break even at the box office? 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

Melbourne Recital Centre pays tribute to the classy Dame whose generosity in the arts is legendary. 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

A new CD celebrating the National Gallery’s Toulouse-Lautrec exhibition sheds light on Satie, Ravel and the music of the Belle Epoque. 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

MONA’s true colours shine through in a festival exploring this strange musical phenomenon. 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

The kooky violinist formerly known as Hahn-Bin on what to expect at the Melbourne Festival. 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