The Bushranger’s Lover
Australian librettist tells the history and process behind creating his new Australian opera.
October 14, 2014
Kosky to lead Komische Oper for eight more years
Berlin opera house retain Barrie Kosky as Chief Director until 2022. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 13, 2014
Flying Dutchman’s curse strikes at Victorian Opera
Petra Lang and Vitalij Kowalijow pull out of Wagner opera citing vocal difficulties with demanding roles. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 12, 2014
John Bell decides to pass the Bard’s baton at the age of 75
Bell Shakespeare’s founder will hand over the reins to Peter Evans in 2015. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 9, 2014
WA Opera’s Carmen goes up in a puff of smoke
New sponsorship deal leads opera company to ban iconic work for cigarette references. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 8, 2014
Place your bets as Victorian Opera’s youngsters take on King Herod
The 'Voices of Tomorrow' aim to avoid a massacre in Victorian Opera's annual youth production.
October 2, 2014
Pinchgut launches 2015 season with Vivaldi and Grétry
Tyrants, lovers and fools aplenty to be found two rarely performed operas premiering in Australia.
September 30, 2014
Review: The Riders (Victorian Opera)
Tim Winton’s acclaimed novel comes to life in stylish new opera. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 29, 2014
Bryn Terfel heads back to the winery
Welsh baritone returns to Margaret River to duet amongst the vines with Rachelle Durkin. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 25, 2014
Review: Philip Glass Trilogy (State Opera of SA)
Akhnaten leads trio of highly successful performances. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 25, 2014
Maria Callas’ house to become an opera academy
Crumbling neoclassical building finally gets reno go-ahead from Greek government.
September 24, 2014
Metropolitan Opera Death of Klinghoffer protests get nasty
"Burn the sets," says one as hundreds gather in NY to prevent the staging of John Adams' opera.
September 23, 2014
Review: Otello (English National Opera)
This Otello may not be Grand and Italian, but is all the stronger for it.
September 22, 2014