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Classical Music, Opera
features

Cutting Edge: Mythmaker

Sex, demigods and a three-headed beast, Gilgamesh has it all. Composer Jack Symonds talks about his new opera based on the Mesopotamian epic.

August 19, 2024
Dance, Opera
news

Curtain rises on Palace Opera & Ballet 2025 season

The hottest tickets in European opera, the razzle-dazzle of Broadway, and a Tchaikovsky trifecta coming to a screen near you.

August 16, 2024
News, Opera
news

Opera Australia Board appointments boost music expertise

Singer and psychologist Greta Bradman joins academic and musician Warren Bebbington on OA Board.

August 15, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Opera, Orchestral
news

2024 Art Music Award winners announced

Female and gender-diverse talent cleans up at this year's awards, with Sally Whitwell, Genevieve Lacey, Mary Finsterer and Mindy Meng Wang among the winners.

August 14, 2024
News, Opera
news

Vale Steve Davislim, tenor

Australian tenor Steve Davislim built his career Europe but his performances here will be remembered by all who saw them.

August 13, 2024
Dance, News, Opera, Theatre
news

The 2024 Performing Arts WA Awards: The Winners

Black Swan State Theatre Company of WA, West Australian Opera and Broome-based Marrugeku among those honoured.

August 13, 2024
Opera
Live Review

Review: Reunited: Stacey Alleaume & Hadleigh Adams (Australian Contemporary Opera Company)

A rewarding celebration of an Australian Contemporary Opera Company anniversary led by artists who were there from the start.

August 12, 2024
Opera
Live Review

Review: La rondine (Victorian Opera)

In the centenary year of Puccini’s death, Victorian Opera offers his rarely performed late work, La rondine.

August 9, 2024
Opera
features

John Adams on girls, gold and the shadow of January 6

The great American composer discusses his gold rush opera and why he feels for others these days.

August 7, 2024
Opera
Live Review

Review: Così fan tutte (Opera Australia)

A nuanced reading of Mozart’s score by conductor Zoe Zeniodi and impressive house debuts by Nardus Williams and Filipe Manu make this Così sparkle.

August 2, 2024
Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Opera
news

Guys & Dolls announced as the 2025 Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour

Performed on a floating stage more than twice as big as anything on dry land, there will be no rockin' this boat.

July 30, 2024
News, Opera
news

British baritone Benjamin Luxon has died

One of Benjamin Britten's favourite voices, Luxon made over 100 recordings and was a champion of British song.

July 29, 2024
Opera, Theatre
Live Review

Review: Two Remain (Nightingale Performing Arts Australia)

This Melbourne production of US composer Jake Heggie's two-act opera touches with its pain, humanity and emotional complexity.

July 29, 2024

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