Humperdinck’s fairy-tale opera has captivated conductor Tahu Matheson since childhood. Now he returns to it with fresh insight.

In a triumphant homecoming, soprano Rebecca Nash reinvents Turandot for Ann Yee's centenary production.

Musically ravishing scenes of idyllic pastoral life, nymphs, fairies, love and courtly wit open the Mornington-Peninsula-based festival in fine style.

Opera Australia begins its 70th anniversary with the jewel in its crown restored and a musical reading to match.

Franco Zeffirelli's Aida will be part of the 2027 Adelaide Festival, but no word yet on its stars.

Our top 10 opera reviews chart an operatic landscape where bold new works jostle with reimagined classics for audience attention.

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Our team of expert writers explores the challenges, themes and highlights in the year ahead for arts companies.

What do our opera and dance companies have on offer in the year ahead?

Turandot was radically different to anything Puccini had written before. To mark its centenary, Opera Australia is staging a new production.

Mel Cantwell, Co-Artistic Director of Perth’s Lost and Found Opera, talks about the company’s relaunch at this year’s Perth Festival.

This month features a new deal for Vasily Petrenko, blockbusters from John Wilson and Fabio Luisi, Víkingur Ólafsson’s latest piano odyssey and beguiling songs by Rebecca Clarke.