January–February 2021
The January–February 2021 edition of Limelight is available for subscribers to read online on our website.
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In the Limelight
Features
We analyse this year’s offerings in theatres and concert halls
by Ian Whitney, Deborah Jones, Jansson J. Antmann and Steve Dow
Cultural and sporting institutions find themselves on the same team
by Andrew Mellor
Soundings
Timothy Kain
by Matt Withers
Profile
One Hundred Years of British Song
by Clive Paget
Recording of the Month
On The Record
by Clive Paget
Recordings
Cutting Edge
by Aviva Endean
New Music
Opera Australia’s new Ernani
by Jo Litson
Opera
The Picture of Dorian Gray
by Jo Litson
Theatre
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
The Organ
When he sang with his primary school choir at Sydney Town Hall the organ awoke something in David Drury. He has now played organs around the world – and the difference are mind-blowing.
Playing Up
Are story ballets naff? asks Jill Brown
Sacred Cow
Van-Anh Nguyen
5 Questions For
John Frost
My Music
Extra Content
Even before COVID-19, most music lovers had been accessing Limelight’s content through digital channels. There is now 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
Mozart
Film & Television
Lynden Barber
Rising Star
tbc
Art Music Playlist
Cameron Lam
Contributors
Editor
Jo Litson
Contributors
Jansson A. Antmann, Lynden Barber, Peter Berner, Laura Biemmi, Jill Brown, Harriet Cunningham, Steve Dow, David Drury, Aviva Endean, John Frost, Deborah Jones, Andrew Mellor, Guy Noble, Ian Whitney, Matt Withers
Publisher
Limelight Arts Media Pty Ltd
General Manager
Cara Anderson
Subscriptions & Operations Manager
William Jeffery
Sales Manager
Carla Bird
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The March issue of Limelight will be available online from 22 February.
Available in stores from 2 March.
Ready, set, unmask
It’s time to come together, start going to concerts again, and help revitalise the arts says Guy Noble, who is so over You Know What that he refuses to name it.
Guy Noble’s Soapbox