The February 2015 issue of Limelight hits the newsstands today, available at retailers across Australia, through our online store and digitally through Zinio.

Cover Feature: The Birth of The Diva


How did a girl from Melbourne become the most famous woman in the world, and the first superstar recording artist? We examine the cultural phenomenon of Nellie Melba.

The ACO Turns 40

The Australian Chamber Orchestra turns 40 in 2015. But how did it all begin? Archivist John Harper was there at the start, and tells their story in rare photos of the band.

The Devil You Didn’t Know

How did an alechemist’s pact, a fallen maiden and a whiff of brimstone fire up so many composers? We explore how the Faust legend has inspired so much extraordinary music.