Opera Australia appoints new Chair
Rod Sims, former Chair of the ACCC and passionate opera lover, discusses "moving the dial" at OA by increasing the number of Australian singers, doing more in Melbourne and becoming a truly national company.
Rod Sims, former Chair of the ACCC and passionate opera lover, discusses "moving the dial" at OA by increasing the number of Australian singers, doing more in Melbourne and becoming a truly national company.
Some have suggested John Adams' new opera is too conventional, but Clive Paget disagrees, finding that age cannot wither the composer as he takes on Shakespeare's Egyptian dish.
This double bill featuring an opera by Poulenc and a new Australian work, conceived by Ali McGregor with a score by Connor D'Netto, is captivating, intelligent, theatrical and emotional.
Seven productions from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden form the centrepiece of the new Palace Opera & Ballet season.
A new opera premiering in Mparntwe/Alice Springs follows a day in the life of the formidable Olive Pink.
There have been so many deluges when he conducts outdoors that Guy Noble is beginning to wonder if he has rain-making powers. As for the bugs he encounters, just open his scores.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
As he prepares to tour Australia, Joseph Calleja explains how singing is his superpower, why he no longer goes spearfishing, and why Andrea Bocelli deserves special praise.
Catherine Foster makes a stunning Australian debut in a concert of Strauss’ Greek tragedy.
Our Little Inventor is based on Sher Rill Ng's children's book. Emma Jayakumar explains how the two of them collaborated to create a new family work for West Australian Opera.
After two years of disruption, the arts bounced back in 2022, with plenty of memorable performances. So, who would you like to see recognised?
Melbourne-born Artistic Director, Maurizio Scardovi, discusses the program highlights and shares his hopes for the Italian festival celebrating Bolognese composer Ottorino Respighi.
Australian Greg Eldridge is revival director on Kasper Holten's production of Don Giovanni. He takes us through the day of the planned premiere, culminating in the news that Queen Elizabeth II had died.