limelight magazine provides coverage of all Australian arts and music, as well as the only comprehensive guide to what's on ABC Classic FM.

limelight current edition Cover Story: Ultimate Countdown Part 1
This is the comprehensive guide for all lovers of classical music. Our list of the 100 Greatest Classical Recordings you must own is the perfect way to form the ultimate CD collection: whether you’re just starting a classical music library, or want to hear the master performers at their peak.
In Part 1, read about:

  • Glenn Gould performing Bach

  • Klemperer conducting Beethoven

  • Benjamin Britten conducting his own works

  • Jacqueline du Pre perfoming Elgar

  • Herbert von Karajan conducting Debussy, Dvorak, Haydn

  • Simon Rattle conducting Gershwin and more...



  • FEATURES:
    10 Sins of the Silver Screen

    With the winter months upon us, it’s time to get “reel” at film festivals around the country. Some of the characters you’ll meet include The Talker, The Texter, The Rustler, The Groper, The Row Rocker, The Heavy Breather...

    COVER STORY: Definitely Domingo
    The opera star, the conductor, the mentor, the teacher, the administrator, the charity fund-raiser. We trace the career of the legendary Placido Domingo as he releases his most personal CD yet.

    Travel Notes: Miami
    Big, bold, brash and with a hint of botox, Miami is a town that doesn’t hold back on anything. Yet as Emma Baker discovered, the arts scene offers plenty of quality, as long as you look beyond the palm trees, neon-lit Art Deco Hotels and organised crime...

    WIN
    Andrea Bocelli Tickets

    Four lucky readers will win a double pass each to see Andrea Bocelli live in concert

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    MONTHLY COLUMN: ANDRÉ RIEU WRITES...
    The Dutch violininst André Rieu writes exclusively for limelight each month. This month, he tells us about his plans for a holiday. Or otherwise.

    TRAVEL NOTES: Beijing
    On the eve of the Olympic Games, we reveal the best food, fashion and arts Beijing has to offer.

    EXCLUSIVE MONTHLY COLUMN
    André Rieu writes…

    The Dutch violinist André Rieu writes exclusive for limelight each month. Just after his recent Australian visit, he thanks his supporters – and releases nine new CDs!


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    ABC Classic FM listings and recommended highlights

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  • The latest news in the arts world locally and internationally

  • Comprehensive state-by-state what’s on listings of arts events

  • Over 70 CD, DVD, film and audiovisual reviews

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