The American composer 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

Sending up Star Wars, The Bourne Identity and Coldplay has landed the goofy duo a record deal. 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 experimental rocker went from discovering classical albums in a dumpster to playing Carnegie Hall. 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 Internet pioneer and father of postminimalism has lost his battle with cancer. 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 Perth-born singer played a raunchy, bisexual Don Giovanni in London. 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 Steinway artist, a self-confessed “diva”, skirted the piano at his Radio National interview. 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 Welsh bass-baritone will sing with the Melbourne Symphony in Davis’ inaugural concert. 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 celebration of bow-ties, coke-bottle specs, cardigans and other marks of musical genius.

Cirque du Soleil’s Sydney show Ovo draws on the rich diversity of the insect world. 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

Five American composers respond to the tragedy of 9/11 in different ways.

For the Chinese film composer, synchronising sound and image is a form of martial arts. 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

Magic mushrooms: Swiss scientist discovers fungus that makes wood fit for a Stradivarius. 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