Dame Kiri to visit Downton Abbey
Opera singer to slug it out with the other Dames as she plays…well, an opera singer. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 4, 2013
Review: Orpheus in the Underworld (Opera Australia)
Jonathan Biggins and Phillip Scott’s irreverent update would surely have delighted Offenbach. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 1, 2013
Review: Glanville-Hicks: Sappho
Commissioned in 1963 by San Francisco Opera as a vehicle for Maria Callas, Peggy Glanville-Hicks’s last grand opera Sappho never saw the light of day.
February 28, 2013
Legendary German conductor Wolfgang Sawallisch has died
A mighty exponent of Wagner and Strauss, and the last in the tradition of Karajan and Fürtwangler, passes away at 89. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 24, 2013
The Young Sutherland
How did a girl from Point Piper grow up to conquer the opera world and be dubbed the “voice of the century”?
February 22, 2013
Opera Australia appoints new CEO
Craig Hassall, former head of English National Ballet, and Olympics guru, is set to return to Australia. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 22, 2013
Sarah Brightman to be blasted into space
She lost her heart to a starship trooper back in 1978 – this time it could be for real. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 21, 2013
March issue of Limelight: Beethoven – Beyond the Symphonies
The new issue reveals how Beethoven poured his most intense emotions into music for his favourite instrument – the piano. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 20, 2013
Hitting (or just missing) the high Cs
A Broadway play about one of opera's most notorious coloraturas is set to land in Australia.
February 19, 2013
Is musical beauty in the brain of the beholder?
(Or how to appreciate Birtwistle in ten short sessions) Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 18, 2013
Review: Falstaff (Opera Australia)
Warwick Fyfe’s magnificent performance proves there’s nothing wrong with new wine in old bottles. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 16, 2013
Classical GRAMMY Awards 2013
Met Opera Ring and Chicago new-music sextet Eighth Blackbird head the impressive list of winners.
February 13, 2013
Red Sails in the sunset for Opera House
Chinese New Year celebrations kick off in style on Sydney Harbour. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 11, 2013