July 2022

Features

Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason discuss their incredibly musical family.
by Rebecca Franks

The mission to overhaul the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall.
by Hugh Robertson

Why Zubin Mehta was keen to return to the Australian World Orchestra.
by Shamistha de Soysa

Could Australia be on the cusp of a golden age of homegrown musicals?
by Ben Neutze

Soundings

Geraldine Turner
by Jo Litson
Interview

On The Record
by Clive Paget
Recordings

Cutting Edge
by Rhyan Clapham
New Music

Allan Clayton
by Clive Paget
Interview

Official Competition
by Lynden Barber
Film

The Bach Cello Suites
by Will Yeoman
Books

In the Limelight

Newsworthy
A round-up of our recent news reports

Comings & Goings
The latest arts appointments and departures

On Stage
The buzz around live performance

On Air & Online
This month’s concert highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming

Coda

The Age of Offence
Being moderately offensive is the lifeblood of humour, says Guy Noble, as he recalls being booed on stage and the witty on-air jousts between Clive Robertson and Caroline Jones.
Guy Noble’s Soapbox

The Violin
As celebrated American violinist Hilary Hahn makes her long-awaited return to Australia, she tells us about the instruments she owns and the connective power of music.
Playing up

Just take my money!
Frustrated by website logins, Ian Whitney asks why arts organisations make it so hard for us to give them our money.
Sacred Cow

Dene Olding
The Goldner String Quartet violinist tells us about the Goldner Variations on Ode to Joy, which premieres at this year’s Australian Festival of Chamber Music.
5 Questions

Stefanie Jones
Currently playing Mary Poppins, the rising musical theatre star expresses gratitude for her violin training and reveals her family’s love for Celine Dion.
My Music

Contributors

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Jo Litson

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Cara Anderson

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Tristan Main

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Hugh Robertson

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Clive Paget

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Contributors
Lynden Barber, Peter Berner, Rhyan Clapham, Shamistha de Soysa, Rebecca Franks, Hilary Hahn, Stefanie Jones, Angus McPherson, Steve Moffatt, Ben Neutze, Guy Noble, Ian Whitney, Will Yeoman

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The August 2022 issue of Limelight will be available online from 25 July.