November 25, 2020
Jennifer Pike on the agony and ecstasy of English violin music
The violinist discusses Elgar and Vaughan Williams, and why we don’t hear their sonatas nearly often enough.
Clive Paget
Clive was Editor of Limelight magazine from 2015 to 2017, when he moved to New York and became Editor at Large. Clive writes features and reviews on a wide range of musical topics, but is especially enthusiastic about all things to do with opera, early music and British classical music. From his New York base he is able to interview artists scheduled to tour in Australia and keep abreast of the latest developments internationally.
Articles by Clive Paget
November 24, 2020
Christian Tetzlaff on a coupling of complementary giants
The violinist discusses his changing approach over the years and his "lust" for collaboration.
November 23, 2020
Review: Love Opera (Freshwater Pictures)
Lisa Gasteen and a cast of young singers offer unprecedented insight into the world of opera in this must-see documentary film.
November 23, 2020
In the Limelight: December 2020
Catch up on what's been in the Limelight with the top arts stories to recently make headlines.
November 23, 2020
Winners of Limelight Recording of the Year 2020 revealed
Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson’s intriguing coupling of Debussy and Rameau sweeps the board.
November 23, 2020
Víkingur Ólafsson on what makes a winning combination
The winner of our 2020 Recording of the Year discusses Rameau, Debussy and Australia.
November 23, 2020
Paavo Järvi on Franz Schmidt
Paavo Järvi talks to Clive Paget about his recording of Franz Schmidt's symphonies, Limelight's Recording of the Month in December.
November 23, 2020
On the Record: What’s new on disc
Early music leads the pack; Skelton’s Grimes at last; in praise of unknown composers; and Christmas cheer, anyone?
November 23, 2020
On Stage in December: Classical Music, Opera & Theatre
Find out what's on stage and streaming online in December from Limelight editors Jo Litson, Angus McPherson and Clive Paget.
November 17, 2020
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra announces its 2021 NSW Season
Australian-based and international soloists feature in a series that includes the return of Circa, with each concert also going digital.
November 16, 2020
Harry Christophers considers the marriage of architecture and music
The Sixteen's founder reflects on how stones might talk, or better still, sing as the ensemble releases an online series called A Choral Odyssey.
November 14, 2020
Review: Amici e Rivali (Michael Spyres, Lawrence Brownlee)
Tenorial champions square up for thrilling bouts of vocal sparring.
November 13, 2020
Sharon Grigoryan farewells the ASQ
After playing with the Australian String Quartet for seven years, the cellist talks difficult decisions, special moments and why it's time to delete some phone Apps.