Find out what's on stage and streaming online in December from Limelight editors Jo Litson, Angus McPherson and Clive Paget.

Ahead of the premiere of his Clarinet Quintet by Omega Ensemble as part of the Sydney Opera House's digital season, Gordon Kerry ponders the dangers of the genre.

Hofesh Shechter's Grand Finale was one of Limelight's top dance shows for 2019. Olivia Ansell, the Sydney Opera House's Head of Contemporary Performance, reflects on the choreographer's rich body of work ahead of the Sydney season.

Performance spaces are being redeveloped and built all over the country. Steve Dow charts the changes happening to mainstage venues, and explains what this flurry of architecture will mean for classical music and the performing arts.

With his production of Wozzeck opening at Opera Australia alongside two Sydney exhibitions, renowned artist William Kentridge talks about working between the studio and the stage, and how to coax ants into artwork.

An orchestra may not be able to bring peace but it can at least help foster understanding, believes Daniel Barenboim. The outspoken advocate for reconciliation in the Middle East, and committed music educator, talks to Clive Paget as he prepares to visit Australia for the first time since 1970.

The September 2018 issue of Limelight Magazine features a celebration of Jørn Utzon's mighty Sydney Opera House, Composer of the Month Peter Sculthorpe, and much more.

Ahead of his Australian performance with the Zurich Chamber Orchestra, the violinist talks about learning at the feet of Yehudi Menuhin and pranking Rostropovich.

The Broadway legend gives us a refreshingly honest interview as she prepares to tour Australia in Don't Monkey With Broadway.

We speak to artist Jonathan Zawada about his 3D light sculpture, which takes the sails of the Sydney Opera House as its monumental canvas.

The pianist recorded his atmospheric first album in his kitchen at night – in spite of the neighbours – but now thanks to Internet success he’s touring the world.

It may be based on a fairytale, but Angelin Preljocaj’s steps are only for adults to dance.

The Australian soprano spoke to Limelight ahead of her performance with the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs.

The sitar virtuoso studied with her father, the late, great Ravi Shankar, from age seven. She talks about the humanitarian inspiration for her album, which she plays live in Australia this month.

The early music pioneer has revived treasures from the world’s four corners. We learn about an early passion for Elvis and some wise words of Mark Twain.

The one-time wild-child of British dance pays homage to Bowie, Satie and Patti Smith.