October 2022
Features
The creators of three versions of Swan Lake discuss the ballet’s DNA.
by Jansson J. Antmann
There’s more to RVW at 150 than a lark on the wing.
by Clive Paget
A new book travels north to examine the distinctive culture.
by Andrew Mellor
Soundings
Joseph Calleja
by Clive Paget
Interview
Recording of the Month
by Steve Moffatt
Recordings
On The Record
by Clive Paget
Recordings
Cutting Edge
by Lamorna Nightingale
New Music
Palace of dreams
by Clive Paget
Interview
An Eye for Talent
by Diana Simmonds
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
Rain on my parade
There have been so many deluges when he conducts outdoors that Guy Noble is beginning to wonder if he has rain-making powers. As for the bugs he encounters, just open his scores.
Guy Noble’s Soapbox
The Mandolin
The world’s first Grammy-nominated mandolinist, Avi Avital, has gained the instrument its rightful place in concert halls and has also inspired a new generation of composers to write for this most modern of Baroque instruments.
Playing up
Why have so many audience members failed Smartphone 101?
Diana Simmonds implores you to switch off your phone and enjoy the show.
Sacred Cow
Richard Mills
The composer, conductor and Artistic Director of Victorian Opera discusses his new opera The Butterfly Lovers, based on a famous Chinese legend about doomed lovers who finally find freedom when their spirits are transformed into butterflies.
5 Questions
Annette Shun Wah
The writer, broadcaster, theatre-maker and OzAsia Festival Artistic Director recalls how writing down the lyrics to pop songs fermented her love of music.
My Music
Listen and Read
Contributors
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Jansson J. Antmann
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Tristan Main
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Clive Paget
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Carla Bird
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Contributors
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The November 2022 issue of Limelight will be available online from Monday 24 October.