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Opera Australia and Pinchgut Opera announce inaugural collaboration

A story of religious devotion ending in martyrdom, Handel’s ‘Theodora’ will be staged in concert at Sydney Opera House.

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Vale Jacqueline Dark

The 'indefatigably upbeat' Australian mezzo-soprano died this week, aged just 55.

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What’s in store for season 2024 in the performing arts (part three)

Continuing our round-up of season launches from companies around the country, including a three-part theatrical epic and an ambitious restaging…

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Robert Lepage opera announced for Adelaide Festival 2024

Stravinsky’s ‘The Nightingale and Other Fables’ has been programmed by Artistic Director Ruth Mackenzie CBE next year, with more tentpole…

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Victorian Opera and Opera Australia have announced their first ever collaboration

In a year that is light on OA’s Melbourne offerings, a new collaboration between it and VO offers food for…

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Opera Australia appoints Jo Davies as Artistic Director

The award-winning Welsh director will relocate to Australia in late 2023; Lindy Hume will curate an 2024 summer season in…

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$3 million bequest ensures opera award in perpetuity

A major philanthropic gift and a transition to new management will see the Australian International Opera Award renamed as the…

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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.

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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?

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New Artistic Director for Victorian Opera

Stuart Maunder AM is moving states and companies, farewelling State Opera South Australia to lead the flagship Victorian company.

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