The Gabrieli's chief on the sublime King Arthur, the edgy string harmonies, even the smutty glees.

About to take on Wagner's cursed sailor for Melbourne Opera, the bass-baritone discusses the joys of a short rehearsal period, training like an athlete, and the humanity of the Dutchman.

Brett Dean's Hamlet on DVD, Stuart Skelton's debut recital album, and Pinchgut Opera are among the finalists.

A stunning production, visually and musically, that tips you into a nightmarish world, though the emotion is sometimes overwhelmed.

Amber Wagner blazes as Puccini’s icy princess.

The beloved singer will receive the Awards' first ever Honorary Fellowship at a ceremony later this month.

Naxos gives Korngold’s masterpiece a second chance.

The German bass cherished for his Wagnerian singing has died at 92.

Australians make a strong case for Saariaho’s well-travelled oratorio, but can’t entirely overcome the work's curiously dissatisfying nature.

After success abroad, the singer has received a $25,000 grant for artistic development.

A cast of uncommon distinction headed by Joyce El-Khoury's powerful Mimì makes this revival feel anything but routine.

Director Imara Savage talks about the challenges of staging the Australian premiere of Kaija Saariaho’s strange, contradictory oratorio about the life of French philosopher and mystic Simone Weil.