Our Recording of the Month for June is the debut recital from Mauritian-Australian soprano Stacey Alleaume. Clive Paget caught up with the rising star soprano to talk repertoire, recording during a pandemic, and what’s ahead.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
Lockdown in a global pandemic gave soprano Sonya Yoncheva the opportunity to realise a long-held dream and return to her musical roots. So, where does ABBA come in?
An Australian rising star makes an auspicious debut on disc, chamber music dominates in a month of major names, and a visceral new opera dissects the heart.
A glimpse of what opera could become post-COVID, as the artform embraces drive-ins, livestreams, virtual reality and digitally augmented live performances.
Mitchell Butel’s witty direction gives early Cavalli an enticing 21st-century makeover.
Operatic treatment enhances Mendelssohn's oratorio despite a smudgy accoustic.
The little company that could makes an impressive contribution to Melbourne’s merry month of Verdi.
Director and choreographer Matthew Barclay’s Carmen is a handsome looking production that more than satisfies the demands of a travelling outfit on its way to in excess of 30 cities
Directing Pinchgut Opera's first fully staged opera since the pandemic began, Mitchell Butel draws parallels between baroque opera and jazz.
Virtual performances and moving acceptance speeches define a traumatic year.
Rebecca Cassidy, Xenia Puskarz Thomas, Timothy Newton and Sofia Troncoso will take part in the program this year.
Digital opera finally comes to Melbourne with this feast for eyes and ears.
