Review: Opera Arias (Kiri Te Kanawa)
Across the whole collection we hear Te Kanawa’s sweet and creamy tone and her famed ability to bring her characters to life
June 11, 2014
Carl Vine, Graeme Koehne and Deborah Cheetham get AOs
Composers, philanthropists and an opera singer head arts awards in Queen’s Birthday Honours. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 8, 2014
What’s fair pay for a fair day’s work in the arts?
Name and shame website aims to lift the lid on who pays their artists what.
June 5, 2014
Ordinary Australians to make Opera Queensland debuts
Talented locals steal the limelight as OperaQ's La Bohème tours regional Queensland.
June 4, 2014
Cherie Boogaart turns to cabaret to confess
Best known to opera audiences, Cherie Boogaart takes to the cabaret stage in her new show Tentación. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 2, 2014
Joyce DiDonato: Is this the most inspiring arts speech ever?
Iconic mezzo-soprano gives Juilliard undergrads the benefit of her considerable wisdom. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 2, 2014
Mandela opera cancelled after three performances
Funding problems have spelled an early end for Madiba: The African Opera. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 28, 2014
Review: Der Rosenkavalier (Glyndebourne Opera)
Richard Jones’ well-cast take on Richard Strauss has masterly touches galore. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 24, 2014
Dame Kiri says opera critics are “bullies”
Singer weighs into ‘Dumpygate’ affair while Times and Independent critics offer halfhearted apologies. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 23, 2014
Franz-Paul Decker has died
NZ Symphony orchestra’s first Conductor Laureate passes away at 90. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 22, 2014
“I stand by every word” says ‘sizeist’ opera critic
The Telegraph critic Rupert Christiansen defends his position amidst a storm of controversy. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 22, 2014
Review: Kiri Te Kanawa 70th Birthday Gala Tour
This New Zealand diva is still well within her use by date. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 21, 2014
Jonas Kaufmann to sing extra concert
Superstar tenor will return to Sydney for one further performance in August. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 21, 2014