An all-star cast including Angel Blue, Jonas Kaufmann and Elīna Garanča will bring the iconic Arena di Verona production to life.

Bass-baritone James Young has won the $40,000 prize, with the judges unanimously declaring him "ready to fly".

Protesters accusing the MSO of having "blood on its hands" for its role in silencing Jayson Gillham hold up its BBC Proms performance.

Filled with pinch-me moments, this is opera of and for the people – with one of the finest Abigailles you’re likely to hear.

A dazzling production brings the fantasy of Mozart’s Magic Flute into the present day.

Three Victorian and two NSW-based singers are in the running for the coveted $30,000 Marianne Mathy Scholarship.

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American mezzo Joyce DiDonato is known for her musical versatility and her advocacy. She talks her love for Berlioz and commitment to opera.

Small companies are “vital” to Australia’s arts ecology, given “so much opera is being dictated by finances” higher up the chain, says soprano Celeste Lazarenko.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

Big issues, huge voices, major talents ... September's Limelight casts a wide net over the Australian music and performing arts scene and hauls in a bumper catch.

This month’s performance highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.