David Robertson on conducting Tristan and Isolde
How the work of Wagner changed the way in which this conductor saw the world. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 17, 2015
David McAllister on the Tchaikovsky Ballets
The Australian Ballet Artistic Director shares his thoughts on the genius of Tchaikovsky. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 17, 2015
Peter the Great: Tchaikovsky at the Ballet
The highs and lows of the Russian master's Terpsichorean trio.
August 17, 2015
Sylvie Guillem begins her long goodbye
Sydney will be a last chance to catch a once-in-a-generation artist’s fond farewell.
August 17, 2015
The mindset of Kirill Gerstein
On choosing between classical and jazz, the old and the new, and the challenge of Rach Three.
August 15, 2015
Did you hear about John Cage’s mushroom habit?
Not only could Cage prepare a piano, he could also whip up a mean fungal ragout. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 13, 2015
Richard Gill: Why it’s hip nowadays to be H.I.P.
With all of the options that today’s orchestras have, what is it that makes Historically Informed Performances so special? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 11, 2015
Maria Mercedes on Maria Callas
Ahead of her performances in Master Class, the actor explains her preparation for the role of La Divina. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 10, 2015
The Complicated Case of Mikhail Vasilievich Platonov
A short history of Chekhov’s first major dramatic work. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 10, 2015
Inside Sydney Symphony’s 2016 with David Robertson
The SSO’s chief conductor chats to Limelight’s Editor Clive Paget about the thrills and spills of the year ahead. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 3, 2015
Piotr Anderszewski: Perfectionist of the piano
The Polish pianist talks about growing up behind the Iron Curtain, battling with Bach and being his own worst critic.
August 3, 2015
Making it work: a chamber ensemble for the 21st Century
The Australia Piano Quartet are thriving against the odds. APQ cellist Thomas Rann shares the secret of their success.
August 3, 2015
Composer of the Month: Arnold Schoenberg
Faced with what seemed a creative dead end, Arnold Schoenberg discovered a radical new way to compose. Its impact has inspired and infuriated in equal measure.
August 1, 2015