Opera
Venice Biennale blockbusters to land in Sydney bigger and better
Two acclaimed works from the Venice Biennale will be reimagined for Sydney’s audience in 2023.
Opera Review: Carmen on Cockatoo Island, Opera Australia
A strong retelling of a timeless tale with always relevant social themes.
Opera review: A Celebration of Opera by Voxalis
The finale to Voxalis’ inaugural program for 2022 offered a tantalising mix of opera favourites with some welcome lesser-known repertoire.
Opera review: La Traviata
A polished production of Verdi's masterwork about the colourful life and death of a Parisian courtesan.
Warwick Adeney steps down from the QSO
Ushering in a new era for the Queensland Symphony Orchestra as a legendary concertmaster retires and a new management team…
Has opera lost its mojo?
The National Opera Report warned of a lack of 'vibrancy' in opera. A new research project hopes to find it.
Opera review: Women of the Pietà
Soprano Miriam Allan is joined by a chorus of 12 women and an ensemble of expert orchestral players in service…
Opera review: Iolanthe
Gilbert and Sullivan’s Iolanthe was given star treatment by the opera students of Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University.
Opera Australia’s Lyndon Terracini bows out with a starry flourish
OA's outgoing Artistic Director throws a celebratory season. But will Melbourne opera lovers feel left out of the party?
Opera review: La Traviata
Three state opera companies join forces to stage a pleasing retelling of Verdi’s most beloved opera.