December 2020
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In the Limelight
Features
How cultural rituals have helped humans deal with death
by Carole M. Cusack
Soundings
A Single Voice
by Nick Gordon
Installation
Franz Schmidt: Complete Symphonies
by Phillip Scott
Recording of the Month
On the Record
by Clive Paget
Recordings
Cutting Edge
by Dylan Crismani
New Music
Cursed!
by Kate Predergast
Theatre
The Father
by Lynden Barber
Film
On Air & Online
Radio and live performances to stream this month
Each month we take a look at the highlights coming up in online streaming as well as on ABC Classic and the independent radio stations ArtSound, Fine Music Sydney, 3MBS, 4MBS and 5MBS.
Coda
Quarantine crazy
While spending time in iso, Guy Noble realises he’s not very good at doing nothing – but says it’s worth every minute to be conducting a live concert.
Guy Noble’s Soapbox
The Harp
Playing the harp requires great physical coordination so a performance can be like walking a tightrope. But Alice Giles is exhilarated by its limitless palette of tonal variations.
Playing Up
Lachlan Skipworth
5 Questions For
Damien Beaumont
My Music
Extra Content
Even before COVID-19, most music lovers had been accessing Limelight’s content through digital channels. From our October 2020 issue, there will be a substantially enhanced range of content that will only be available online. Only Limelight subscribers will be able to access the full range of content, which will include:
- Reviews of live performances around Australia, published as soon as possible after the opening performance
- Daily news from the music and broader performing arts scene in Australia and around the world
- Up-to-the-minute reviews of recorded performances available through streaming or as CDs, including exclusive reviews of Australian performers and Australian composers as well as visiting international artists
- Online-only features including artist interviews, composer profiles, festivals, current issues and events
- Online-only columns by musicians and music experts
This month’s online columns will include:
Composer of the Month
Barbara Strozzi
World Premiere
tbc
Rising Star
tbc
Art Music Playlist
Cameron Lam
What I’m Listening To
tbc
Hidden Talent
tbc
Film & Television
Lynden Barber
Contributors
Editor
Jo Litson
Contributors
Jane Albert, Lynden Barber, Damien Beaumont, Peter Berner, Dylan Crismani, Carole M. Cusack, Alice Giles, Nick Gordon, Mahima Macchione, Guy Noble, Kate Prendergast, Alex Ross, Phillip Scott
Publisher
Limelight Arts Media Pty Ltd
General Manager
Cara Anderson
Subscriptions & Operations Manager
William Jeffery
Sales Manager
Carla Bird
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The January/February 2021 issue of Limelight will be available online from 21 December. Available in stores from 5 January.