Review: The Marriage of Figaro (Opera Australia)
McVicar brews up an excellently cast comic cauldron of sex and social politics.
August 7, 2015
Melbourne Festival unveils 30th anniversary programme
Festival Director Josephine Ridge’s final festival selection is headlined by Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece, 1984. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 4, 2015
Larry Sitsky honoured by the Art Music Awards
Distinguished Service to Australian Music Award recognises the composer for his major musical achievements. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 4, 2015
Review: Saul (Glyndebourne Opera)
Barrie Kosky ventures forth from Berlin to triumph at Glyndebourne.
July 31, 2015
David McVicar and Figaro is a true marriage of minds
Ahead of Opera Australia’s opening, the no-nonsense British director explains why Mozart matters. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 30, 2015
Kaufmann attacks Decca over CD done “without approval”
The superstar tenor criticises his former label for deceptively undermining his new Puccini album on Sony. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 28, 2015
Vivien Conacher: From fiddling on the roof with Bryn Terfel to the Proms
The rehearsal diary of the Sydney-born mezzo, currently singing with the UK’s Grange Park Opera. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 24, 2015
Opera Australia to offer $20 tickets thanks to donation
Susan and Isaac Wakil’s $1.5 donation will subsidise ticket prices over the next five years. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 23, 2015
Seriously funny: Paolo Bordogna, the thinking man’s clown
Meet Opera Australia's new Figaro, the Italian bass baritone who's turning 'buffo' into a total art form.
July 21, 2015
Kiandra Howarth wins $10,000 Culturarte Prize at Operalia 2015
Aussie soprano, aged 25, scores at Plácido Domingo’s Covent Garden competition for budding opera talent. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 21, 2015
Review: Sweeney Todd (Victorian Opera)
An almost great production with one unfortunately conspicuous weak link.
July 21, 2015
Finalists announced for the 2015 Art Music Awards
The annual APRA AMCOS Awards celebrating “diversity and vibrancy” sees increase to first time nominees this year. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 20, 2015
Richard Mills’ Favourite ‘Operatic’ Musicals
As part of our July feature, Victorian Opera's Artistic Director chooses his top recordings.
July 17, 2015