Review: Attila (Opera Australia)
Opera Australia has earned its stripes as one of the world’s leading presenters of Italian opera – a legacy outgoing Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini can fully take pride in.
Opera Australia has earned its stripes as one of the world’s leading presenters of Italian opera – a legacy outgoing Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini can fully take pride in.
New works by Stephanie Lake and Rafael Bonachela, along with a recent Bonachela favourite go for gold.
Under the heroic musical direction of Sam Weller, this unveiling of the cathedral-like Dangrove Art Storage Facility in Alexandria was a Verdi spectacular in every sense of the word.
With her breathtaking performance as Odette/Odile, prima ballerina Kateryna Chebykina carries the weight of a company that wears its heart on its sleeve.
Melissa Aldana and her New York quartet provide a relatively constrained performance, while the curtain-raiser by Jo Lawry and Dan Tepfer is full of brilliance.
This new musical, based on Shakespeare's Dream, is proof that Laura Murphy is a bit of a genius at writing musicals, even though the second act could do with more dramaturgy.
Featuring German violinist Jonas Zschenderlein, Bach’s Universe is a brilliantly conceived artifice, superbly executed and a magical foray into the imagination.
Dennis Kelly's play has been a hit globally, but it has a problematic script, which this MTC production has not been able to resolve.
The extraordinary Tallis Scholars return to Australia, bringing a glorious program of Renaissance music, composed for the Sistine Chapel.
Painstaking attention to detail by the family-run winery and exceptional musicianship make for an unmissable return to the festival after more than two years.
Braving the heat and humidity, the youthful orchestra together with guest soloist, cellist Roderick McGrath, give an exhilarating performance.
The oud master paints a powerful portrait of the horror and beauty of his divided homeland.
This refreshing take on the 1971 musical retains the show's exuberant, improvisational feel but gives it a more contemporary vibe.