Nikolaus Harnoncourt: Six of the Best
A handful of Limelight critics are spoiled for choice picking their favourite recordings.
March 10, 2016
Sir Andrew Davis’s Last Night Down Under
The conductor who has led more Last Nights than any other will helm the Proms’ first ever sojourn outside of England. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 8, 2016
Going Golem: 1927’s anti-phone fable
The cutting-edge British theatre-makers take aim at our modern obsession with our mobile devices. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 8, 2016
Pierre-Laurent Aimard on life with the Messiaens
The French virtuoso brings his unique perspective to the mighty Vingt Regards. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 8, 2016
In Praise of Women
Throughout history there have always been, and there will always be, women composers.
March 7, 2016
Enter the Water Dragon
None shall sleep on Sydney harbour as Potra brings a bit of Chinese spice to bear on Puccini’s classic love story. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 7, 2016
From the Canyons to the Stars
David Robertson and Pierre-Laurent Aimard talk about Messiaen’s unique musical portrait of life, the universe and everything. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 7, 2016
Nikolaus Harnoncourt: Artist of the Authentic
We talk to the apostle of authenticity about his life and his Schubert recordings with the Berlin Philharmonic. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 6, 2016
Frances Rings: seeing Country through her father’s eyes
As Bangarra Dance Theatre revive her 2012 work, Terrain, the company’s resident choreographer takes stock. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 3, 2016
Composer of the Month: Alexander Borodin
As arguably the most naturally gifted of Russia’s “Mighty Handful” and a scientist of international standing, Borodin possessed an astonishing talent.
March 1, 2016
Review: The Journey (A Little Lunch Music)
★★★★½ A moving lunchtime celebration and fusion of cultures. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 1, 2016
William Barton: How tradition is the future, not just the past
Ahead of his lunchtime recital, the inspirational musician reveals his own inspirations. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 29, 2016
The case of style versus substance
Classical performers are increasingly concerned with their looks… but isn’t it supposed to be about the music? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 29, 2016