Review: Barber: Vanessa (London Philharmonic, Jakub Hrůša)
Overthought at times, but Barber’s forgotten gem shows much promise.
Overthought at times, but Barber’s forgotten gem shows much promise.
One of the young Sutherland’s early hits rises from the vaults.
Hyperactive, if nostalgic Flute comes with a shock ending.
Stanhope’s take on Vlad mixes a faux band with real singers.
Dazzling debut – Lise Davidsen lives up to expectations.
Tearing at the heartstrings, this stunning, sensitive production is the perfect ticket for opera novice and specialist alike.
New Zealand bass-baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes tells Angus McPherson about the “lucky break” that took him from accounting to international opera stardom, why he’s loving the roles he’s getting in his 50s, and why sometimes it’s OK to be booed.
Grants have been awarded to 24 musicians and ballet dancers from Australia and New Zealand to support their study in the UK.
A successful, very funny production set in a colourful Japan, referred to by director Stuart Maunder as "Hello Kitty on steroids", that does away with G & S's japonaiserie.
The Welsh superstar demonstrates both artistry and a sense of play in latest Australian outing.
A dazzling evening of music making from all involved.
Opening with a week dedicated to First Nations performances, Iain Grandage’s first program as Artistic Director spans a Noongar language adaptation of Macbeth to Cloudstreet, Philip Glass with puppets, and Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel in the park.
Ahead of its burlesque take on The Tales of Hoffmann, Emotionworks Cut Opera’s Julie Edwardson discusses the company’s mission, performing in a cabaret environment, and taking on the opera purist.