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Cloudstreet: an opera in Australian vernacular
Audiences won't need subtitles for a new opera, based on Tim Winton’s iconic novel set in suburban Perth and populated…
Public submissions sought for overdue Opera Review
A delayed National Opera Review report has been released and is open for comment from the the sector.
For the love of opera
Expect epic tales of sex, lust, revenge and murder feature in the State Opera of South Australia’s 2015 season.
Brandis releases terms of reference for national opera review
‘It’s not overly melodramatic to say we’re fighting for the survival of opera in Australia,' says OperaQ's Lindy Hume.
Glass half-full for State Opera SA
Adelaide opera-goers are booking for the full Philip Glass Trilogy, rather than for individual operas as expected.
Arts Minister orders opera review
Senator George Brandis has appointed a three-member panel to determine if $32 million in federal funding is being well spent.
Homophobia scandal forces Opera Australia to dump diva
Following 48 hours of intense drama, the contentious opera singer Tamar Iveri has been released from her Opera Australia contract.
Opera Queensland recruits 384 new singers
The company’s newest members range from active servicemen and a singing sparky, to an 86 year old great-grandmother.
Australia’s first Indigenous opera set for Adelaide debut
The score for soprano and composer Deborah Cheetham’s labour of love will be performed by the Adelaide Art Orchestra.
Opera fury over weight slur
British critics are under fire after making unkind comments about a female performer's weight.
