Did you hear about Cherubini’s mad pursuit of Berlioz?
Confusion over door etiquette caused a meeting of greats to descend into farce.
August 18, 2017
Hallam Fulcher
Hallam joined the Limelight team in 2013, following communication studies at the University of Leeds and music studies at Sydney Con. As a cellist, he regularly performs with the Newcastle-based Roxburgh Piano trio. He enjoys cooking and learning languages in his free time.
Articles by Hallam Fulcher
Did you hear about Herr Mahler’s bout with Professor Freud
An al fresco session between the composer and the psychoanalyst resulted in a two-word diagnosis.
March 15, 2017
Scottish collection of painting masterpieces heads Down Under
AGNSW will host one of the most significant collections of European old master paintings ever seen in Australia.
October 23, 2015
Did you hear about John Cage’s mushroom habit?
Not only could Cage prepare a piano, he could also whip up a mean fungal ragout. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 13, 2015
Christopher Hogwood has died
Early music pioneer who influenced a generation passes away at 73.
September 24, 2014
Eight-year-old draws hundreds to front yard for piano recital
Entire neighbourhood shows up for concert after garden sign goes viral.
July 16, 2014
How to turn a viola into a tennis racquet
A satirical YouTube video tells the ultimate viola joke.
July 15, 2014
Siobhan Stagg and Geoffrey Morris in concert
Renowned Australian soprano and guitarist join forces in Adelaide.
July 5, 2014
30 Under 30: Today’s hottest young musicians
Meet the young pianists, instrumentalists, singers and conductors taking classical music into the future.
June 28, 2014
The Gift of Giving
Classical music and the arts would dwindle and starve without them… but what makes Australia’s biggest donors dig into their pockets? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 20, 2014
Australian Chamber Orchestra present concert of firsts
The ACO perform two iconic symphonies for the first time, welcome an American soprano and debut a new instrument. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 17, 2014
Two Glenn Gould documentaries released online
Two short films chronicling Gould's life and music free to watch online.
June 16, 2014
Glyndebourne’s new Rosenkavalier free to view online
Richard Jones’s much debated production of Strauss’s masterpiece is free to watch online. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 12, 2014