Ivo Van Hove’s new production of Mussorgsky’s Boris Godounov is sure to be a hit for Paris Opera.

Returning to Sydney in a role for which he’s won much acclaim, the American tenor makes the case for why Edgardo might just be crazier than Donizetti’s Bride of Lammermoor.

First Peach Melba, now La Dolce Jessica, a deconstructed trifle honouring soprano Jessica Pratt is on the menu at Aria Restaurant.

This modern opera, telling a tragic love story in reverse, is strong conceptually, but with a lot of haze.

This production certainly glitters visually, but all is not gold.

An interesting production not without its problems, balanced by some strong performances.

She made her operatic debut at 28 as Lucia, so it takes a lot to faze this British-born, Australian soprano. Ahead of her Sydney debut, she tells us why doing the role feels like going home.

Zambello's finely-judged Ring goes up in flames leaving the women to inherit what's left of the earth.

Gender-swap aside, this is an important, deeply moving opera at a time when we need to continue these conversations.

A gripping production and fine acting count for much, but this Siegfried is still holding out for a hero.

Young singers specialising in bel canto can win the chance to travel to Italy for an intensive study period.

A strongly cast production with real gravitas makes for a very fine second instalment in Wagner's Ring Cycle.