Cupids play while Curnyn conducts
Music director Christian Curnyn wants to show Australia a lighter side of Handel in bold, tragi-comic romp Partenope.
March 6, 2011
Pinchgut’s 2011 production announced
Another rarity rescued by Australia's Baroque opera crusaders.
March 3, 2011
Cecilia Bartoli in Australia
Italian mezzo soprano Cecilia Bartoli has conquered the world’s great opera houses, turned Salieri into a bestseller and become a saviour of the classical recording industry… But she has never, until now, performed in Australia. Francis Merson spoke to Cecilia on the eve of her maiden tour. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 23, 2011
Anna Nicole premieres at Covent Garden
A new opera based on the life of actress and model Anna Nicole Smith has premiered in London, to surprisingly positive first reviews.
February 18, 2011
Xanthoudakis wins BBT award
Soprano Elena Xanthoudakis has become the first Australian to win a Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 17, 2011
Westminster farewells Dame Joan
More than 2,000 people have packed London's Westminster Abbey to pay tribute to the late Australian soprano Dame Joan Sutherland.
February 16, 2011
Carmen in 3D
Bizet’s most famous opera Carmen will be screened in 3D across Australia. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 11, 2011
10 Great Operas (you probably haven’t heard)
There is more to opera than La traviata and Turandot. In fact, some works of genius have escaped the attention of mainstream listeners. Sarah Noble lists opera’s hidden treasures.
February 8, 2011
Farewell, Dame Margaret
The Welsh soprano Dame Margaret Price, specialist in Mozart and Richard Strauss, has died aged 69. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 31, 2011
Janowski and Pentatone to record all ten major Wagner operas
Two-year release schedule to begin with Flying Dutchman. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 27, 2011
Sony Classical partners with the Metropolitan Opera
Four CD sets and four DVDs of Met productions to be released in February. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 24, 2011
Opera Australia sing for Queensland
Local and international stars of Opera Australia’s current season will take to the stage on February 6 to raise funds for Queensland flood victims. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 21, 2011
Sony signs Nino Machaidze
Sony Classical has announced an exclusive long term agreement with Georgian soprano Nino Machaidze. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 14, 2011